thank you very much for the speedy reply HighonaMountain that is very helpfull, the seeds i put in the cup of water i fear the water may have been too cold, it wasnt room tempreture but i shall get some fresh water too room temp and try the paper towl method tommorow

do you think if i placed the seeds inbetwen the 2 plates in an airing cupbord it would be too hot?