Seeds have changed in the last years. They built stronger seedshells, and germination getting an Important POint in the grow
If I use " new Genetics, I look at the seeds if they are solid, got a shiny scale and a good color.. I only start germination on seeds who look like this.
Then i put them into a matchbox and shake them very well for a minute( or a tupperbox)
Then i Put the seeds for up to 24 hours in a glas with lukewarm water ( iam adding humicacid if seeds are older)
If the seeds still swim on the surface of the water.. i take them away, I only take the ones who are sinking to the ground
And then I take the " Papertowel Method".
That means i put the soaked Seeds Under a wet Kitchensponge or paper. So they have it always humid and dark ( controlling)
after 2-5 days nice Roots should show up
You can look into my diaries there are pictures from This Method