what i do is i pretty much submerge the paper towel in water and squeeze it a bit so that it wont drip by itself but it will drip if squeezed and i flod it up and put the seeds underneat a couple layers and then place on a plate with a bowl on top. i place them on my cable reciever box (refridgerator should work too) they crack almost always before 24 hours. IMO it is good to see some condensation on the bowl that is covering the plate but just my opinion i am new at this as well and according to stinky and a few others it is a good idea to scuff them a bit with some sand paper to weaken the shell a bit