soak them for 3-4 hours in tepid tapwater (the chlorine helps protect a tiny bit from fungus), then stick them taproot-end (pointed) down, and cover loosely with 1/4" soil ... phase lights in, slowly over 3-4 days ... do NOT fertilize for first two weeks, they already have what they need in their cotyldons ... don't over-water or 'over-love' your seedlings ... btw, I have used Hemp Depot quite a bit, and I've never gotten an e-mail notice, I just got the seeds reliably, stealthily, and quick :jointsmile: