I've given up on the paper towel method......I don't like screwing with putting the seed into the soil. That requires the hands of a surgeon or bomb disposal expert.

I figure, if a seed can't germinate in the soil...like it's suppose to...???...the hell with it. I do soak it for 12 hours, first. ...and keep the soil/air temps up around 85 degrees...:thumbsup:...and a hand spray bottle, to keep the top of the soil moist.