Thanks for all the great info. In general I have not had a hard time starting seed - my method is seed starting mix over heat and a dome till they germinate. (And I believe I'll start doing an overnight soak, after my seed case issue this time around.) The oldest tomato seed I have is nine years old, and since I buy seed from the SSE yearbook each year whether I need it or not
, this is all pretty much a non-issue for me.
I am just a curious person! Understanding what you do in these situations educates me.
~Thalia