808HI the good ones will show taproot in less than 48 hours. I got a lot of genetics to get through so if mine don't show tap then I throw them in my compost. That doesn't mean your seeds aren't good though, some seeds take up to 14 days to germinate, so don't give up hope. After you soaked your seeds, throw them in soil or rapid rooters. Or forget what I say totally and just do what is easiest for you. All I can offer is advice, it's up to you to listen to your plants. Gotta remember this is weed, just stick it in the dirt, water and let nature take course.