very nice info all around.

I would like to add, that I no longer germinate with paper towel method. I now put seed right in damp rapid rooter and spritz it 2-3 times daily...takes barely 3 sometimes 4-5
days and I have sprouts...I personally feel this is the most effective method available nowadays. (remember. back in the day, when paper towel method was the best, there were no rapid rooters)
You might want to give them a try. Jmho lw