What's your germinating method? I've had great luck with this technique: Soak the beans in bottled water for about 12+ hours. ( the good ones should eventually sink to the bottom ) Place seeds in high quality soil with mild nutrient content such as, Light Warrior or Happy Frog ( be sure the soil is moist but well drained ) As soon as they sprout place the seedlings under a blue spectrum cfl light. Continue to water lightly ( no nutes until 3 or 4 weeks old ) Well, this works for me about 80% of the time and I'm still a rookie.