I have to side with Mike of Mandala Seeds, when it comes to germination ... while I have used the 'paper-towel' method for years, I have returned to germinating DRY seeds, after all, that's how Nature does it ... it eliminates the likelihood of Pythium Wilt, that destroys otherwise viable seeds ... these days, I start DRY seeds in RapidRooter plugs, in a small bubbler setup, and get 100% results virtually every time :thumbsup: ... check out Mandala's website 'FAQ' section, tons of rewarding info to be found there, the man knows his stuff :thumbsup: