[Omnivore-Dan]

I’m betting the seeds were old, not packed for this years planting.

[Sacajaweau]

Pkgs are marked...And seeds are usually good for more than the year mark...

[Paul R.]

Good web page about inoculants:

https://mbsseed.com/what-is-inoculant-and-do-you-need-it/

(This was new info. to me.)