happy to report after taking advice from this post I have had one seed successfully punch out a sprout. I cam to a realization today, if you look at my pics posted you will understand. I had placed the seeds into peat discs but not into soil. The seeds put roots in the disc but they were not covered by soil so had nothing to grow in. Today I gently placed all the seeds into cups with soil with holes punched in the bottom to allow drainage. I used miracle grow organic seed starting mix. I hope this is a good blend. If anyone has used this with success let me know.