Joe,

It’s important to remember that seeds are alive!  They are in a deep stage of dormancy when stored in a dry and cool environment.  When planted there’s usually more heat and/or moisture than when in storage.  This causes the seeds to break dormancy and try to germinate.  

Another concern is that rodents and birds find seeds rapidly.  They can consume/remove most of the seed planted in literally a few days.  Normally this is avoided because once seeds germinate birds and rodents don’t find them attractive.  

Seeds that aren’t removed by rodents will be more stressed as they try to germinate in tough conditions compared to if they had been dormant while in good storage conditions. 

If the growing conditions aren’t good, I suggest you wait to plant.  I suspect you’ll establish a much better crop by waiting and planting just before a rain or when conditions are better.

Enjoy creation,

grant