I think this 'germination guide', written by Mike of 'Mandala Seeds', is extremely informative ... I totally did away with the whole 'scuffing/wet paper towels'. etc., methods, and saw better results, overall ... less instances of pythium wilt, etc ... I've found soil temperature (75f), to contribute more to germination, than anything else ...

Germination

I recommend giving it a read :thumbsup: