Hard to germinate, some haven’t, I tried honour approach and was honest and asked I’ve only had a 40 percent germination rate and asked if they would send me just one or two more after my last failed. Im not a fool and can germinate a seed in soil and in water or towel method. Tend to put it in soil after 24hrs soak. If No soaking expect to wait a week plus for germination if any. But healthy and female when they work. Maybe ive had a hard time in a colder cottage. Not very experienced either. So tale or leave it only corroborating reports of low germination rates will satisfy my thoughts. The company are Good. Even if I didn’t get a seed or two for trying. They’re not a charity.