ok tymake sure the paper towel is moist, but not wet i meself don't do the paper towel step, but if u do, jus mist it, then mebbe a light squeeze to wring it out, so to speak, put the beanz on it, fold it over, put in ziplok bag, cover so it'z in the dark, and put somewhere warm, like on a cable box, stereo, etc...uzually, within a day or so, the taprootz will be coming out...jus keep checkin is all & when they get 1/4" or so, it'z time to hit the dirt...the thing about the paper towel is that sumtimez, the taproot can start growing into it & getting it off can cauze it to rip/tear the root...hope this helpz ppp