Yeah looking at the seeds i'm not gonna be holding my breath if these don't pop, look very immature and completely white, bet if I squeezed one it would just smash....not really viable seeds....I paid money for these....Same here the whole pack looks like that , only one pop for me to. Here's a top view of my sliver backs View attachment 3581010
Just a bad batch money wasted broYeah looking at the seeds i'm not gonna be holding my breath if these don't pop, look very immature and completely white, bet if I squeezed one it would just smash....not really viable seeds....I paid money for these....
I would agree, several other breeders package the same way, off the top of my head, GGG, OG raskal.Btw....Your issue notwithstanding, I love the way IHG packages their beans.
You should have tried to crush them, healthy seeds will not suffer from a small pinch but a premie will crush with ease. Usually my first test of viability when they have a pale color. Doesnt mean they won't come up eventually, just might be a little stubborn.View attachment 3581055
Here they are, not the worst I have ever gotten but not popping up, I hope they viable but no dark color or striping they kinda look premie.
Yeah I know that's just scary to do with seeds I paid money for but I might do it....I am soaking 4 of them and only 1 popped open the rest just look the same as when I put them in the water over 2 days ago ( used a paper towel in a tubberware with some r.o water [same method I have used for 5+ years]).You should have tried to crush them, healthy seeds will not suffer from a small pinch but a premie will crush with ease. Usually my first test of viability when they have a pale color. Doesnt mean they won't come up eventually, just might be a little stubborn.
Nothing to lose imo, if it crushs you didn't waste your time on an unviable seed. If it doesn't crush should be good to go.Yeah I know that's just scary to do with seeds I paid money for but I might do it....I am soaking 4 of them and only 1 popped open the rest just look the same as when I put them in the water over 2 days ago ( used a paper towel in a tubberware with some r.o water [same method I have used for 5+ years]).
I might gather up some courage and squeeze one. I hope @PBD420 chimes in with some wise words.Nothing to lose imo, if it crushs you didn't waste your time on an unviable seed. If it doesn't crush should be good to go.
They might have a thick shell so maybe a scuffing if they don't sprout tails soon. Never had to do it myself but have been told it will help moisture penetrate the thick shell of the seed if it is taking its time. Was told by the Joel the breeder of norstar I might have to do this with the Alcatraz og.
its BS when seed co's ship white non viable beans, got a pack of apothecary like that recently, obviously dud beans being very pale...essentially just empty seed husks yet they still send them, good way to slaughter their own business with all the negative feedback they get for doing dumbass things like that???...Yeah looking at the seeds i'm not gonna be holding my breath if these don't pop, look very immature and completely white, bet if I squeezed one it would just smash....not really viable seeds....I paid money for these....
its BS when seed co's ship white non viable beans, got a pack of apothecary like that recently, obviously dud beans being very pale...essentially just empty seed husks yet they still send them, good way to slaughter their own business with all the negative feedback they get for doing dumbass things like that???...
I have had pale seeds in the past that all germinated. You'd be surprised..its BS when seed co's ship white non viable beans, got a pack of apothecary like that recently, obviously dud beans being very pale...essentially just empty seed husks yet they still send them, good way to slaughter their own business with all the negative feedback they get for doing dumbass things like that???...