I got some seeds last year and all 10 didn't germinate. So, sometimes that happens. Also, if the seeds are more than a year old, there is a good chance they won't germinate.

As far as germinating, I use peat pellets, put them in a humidity dome or a short rocks glass and put saran wrap over it and put it in a closet. I get about 80+% germination rate that way.

Good luck!