like your attempt i also grew some years ago this way before i had even herd of hydro etc, it should of grew a nub on end of seed, if not it has maybe been cracked or not a good seed. try one with good color, no cracked and shell on this is a start. i think i could very well b wrong thou , this Site, Cannabis.com is also a great place to start gathering right info for your task/adventure, their is a section i seen that addresses spefically "Growing" i think maybe go their and read post /repply and youl get better help than mine prob..