m0useanswered grow question 5 months ago Organoman nailed it.
also one thing to note is if you soaked or did anything to the seeds before planting, it might have a small effect, if you did nothing then email that company and show them the pictures, they should send you new products as this is an off batch.
I soak my seeds till the shell cracks then I plant in the medium, no real issues with it. just speeds up the process vs direct planting.
Good Luck!