Or you may want to get new seed of this variety if you can, for a stronger start. If you don't get any germination at all from this method, don't immediately toss out your seed. If may be one of the more difficult seeds to germinate and may need special treatment. Others just need a lot of time. For herbs, wildflowers, trees or shrubs, you may have to do a little research or experimentation.
Most vegetables germinate readily, however.
This quick method is most useful with them.