starting seeds and cold weather

[MrPlatypus]

Should the seeds be warmed by external source? Like a heating pad or simular? I started seeds last night, but have noticed the paer towel is cold. I turned off the vent fans and I am using a CFL in hopes it would heat up a little. Also should the seeds be germinated in the dark? I am leaving the light on 24 hrs now.

[MrPlatypus]

Ok did some reading on the board, I should get the temp up to 75 degrees at least. Should they be germinated in the dark though?

[SativaKali]

seeds need darkness...best way to germinate is by using a regular glass cup fill it with water and stick it in a dark cupboard...i used a kitchen cupboard... check them in about 2 days and should only take 5 days or so...i usually use 3-5 seeds in a cup cause usually one or two open...if some of the seeds float its ok just push them down, if they continue to float its ok

[bud breath420]

if you are useing the paper towel method put 2 plates together the bottom one faceing up and the top faceing down and have your seeds in the middle.. that way you can leave them ontop of a microwave or something and it will keep them warm while keeping the light out