for a very 1st timer i just place the seed right in the dirt, make it 2 in the same spot for a better chance one comes up, but before that lets fix some things up right quick.

that cup thing there you have dirt in, chuck it out and use a plasic throw away cup instead, make about 6-8 good size holes in the bottom, fill with dirt, place seed 1" into the soil, do not pack soil let it be loose when filling the cup but you can tap the cup to make sure its full.

now water it and wait 3-7 days, water every 3rd day or so making sure the soil is dry, when they sprout place the light about 3-4 inches for the 1st few days then move it to about 2" from the top.