Purple Datura germination?

[X3mel3705]

So I've been messing with these seeds for a few months. I've had to purchase them twice. I can't for the life of me get them to do anything. I've nicked them, sanded them thinner, soaked them... I feel like I've tried everything.... Is there something I'm missing?

 

[NatalieW]

I've always just direct sowed datura into well turned soil and they come up fine ...

 

[X3mel3705]

That's so crazy I've had a few people say that too. I am container gardening as I rent and can't have a garden. I wonder if they just do better in the ground? Or maybe get my seeds from another source.

 

[NatalieW]

Are they doubles or triples? Sometimes with those I only get about half of them to germinate, they tend to be a little harder than the singles for some reason.... try another batch and if they are doubles or triples, get a few packets.