I use Jiffy peat pellets. After soaking them and dropping a seed in I place them in a propagation dome on a heat mat. Works well for me, they are usually up within a week. Your seeds may be duds. I had some Northern Lights auto that I bought, only 3 out of 7 germinated. I complained to the supplier and they sent me another pack of 7, only got 1 to germinate this time. Won't be buying from them anymore.Im using the napkin method to geminate my seeds because thats the easiest way for me,but its been a week and i still havent got any if them to break through so if there is anyone that can help please respond