Seeds germinate yet wont "pop" from soil

ITS GROWING SEASON AGAIN!!!!!
first gunna point this out, last year i had a pretty high germination rate yet everytime i put it into soil only 2 would pop out for a batch of 5. my guess is i was probably using the wrong type of soil. i had a mix of 1/2 manure 1/2 compost soil which probably is what screwed me up by burning the seeds.
This year i want to make sure that i do it right considering i have some high quality seeds (Barney's LSD, and Greenhouse Bubba Kush) and would like your oppinion on these strains.

but more imporantly What way did you plant your seeds so they would "pop" from the ground?
today i was at a local store and i noticed they had peat seed starters. anyways any advice?
p.s. sorry for rambeling

I use rapid rooters and I think they help as a buffer.

Use a seed starting tray with a dome, and a seedling heating mat. When they start popping, crack open dome and eventually remove when all seeds have sprouted. They need warmth, moisture and air. Do not saturate your medium, or you'll drown the young embryos.

i think that might be too expensive, im on a tight budget so im looking to spend max $10 on starting them off

Success is what it is.... if you want to be a winner like me and Charlie Sheen, you have to want it as badly as a tiger, stalking his prey....

Seed tray with the domes are about 5 bucks at Wal Mart. It comes with the pellets. Utilize the heat from your computer.

Pop those seeds in a wet paper towel, in-between two plates. Then place it on your tv receiver. Check every 12 hours, that way you can know 100% if they crack open or not.