old seeds?
dead seeds?
try the float test for signs of life!
I believe if it sinks, germplasm is alive.
In fact @palmtalk.org, they mention of buying seeds
only if its new/fresh stock and has not sat in a box
or storage for a long time.
Another source is RPS:
rarepalmseeds.com - palm seeds, cycad seeds, banana seeds
Members at that forum will only buy from the catalog
that is labelled "NEW".
Germination rates for seedman.com nor rarepalmseeds.com
isnt that great for me either but that could just be
my technique or lack of it.
Problem with RPS is they require
30euro minimum order for small packet seeds.
Happy Growing!