Got it, for the next one! Haven't had a problem yet germinating or planting seeds but I get you, preventative measures. You all have experience so I believe you, thanks for the pro tip fam!U shouldn’t use a paper towel! Once taproot sprouts opening the paper towel rips the lil feeder hairs off the tap cuz they grow into paper towel! U can’t see it without a microscope but def not the way to do it! Either soak in a solution for 18-24hrs and go straight to soil or use jiffy pucks to sprout them in and then plant puck!