Thanks everybody for the encouragement and advice! I may let her go for a little bit longer to see what the first node looks like at least. If I replace her, it might be diff strain / breeder though. Let’s see what happens.

Old seeds often have a hard time starting, but I would keep an eye on that specimen. I've experienced that plants from older seeds can literally explode once they've developed their root system. Give it long dark periods for 2 weeks without triggering flowering; in the darkness, the root system will be established. After that, either go straight into flowering or promote the above-ground growth with a long vegetative phase. Good luck!

If you already have other plants growing and starting a new seed would cause scheduling problems then I would keep this and let it grow. It might not be huge but you should get some yield from it. If starting a new seed now doesn't cause problems then I'd get another seed going. I am not a fan of the paper towel method. It is good to allow you to see if the seed germinates. What I found is that most seeds germinate so why do I have to see it. And, the tap root is very easily damaged and it is very easy to kill a seed during transplant. I have better success by soaking seeds in water for 24 hours then planting them in their forever pot so there is no transplanting and never any transplant shock or damage.

She looks alive man! Don't give up! Never give up my friend! Watch and see, I will bet that this plant gives you beautiful Kolas. Never give up