I didnt pack the dirt, i just simply covered it with dirt being very careful not to pack it. after I covered it, i allowed the lights to run 24 hours. I germinated the 1st seed in the paper towel. when i saw that they cracked and i saw a little green tip coming out, i planted it. the second seed cracked after i placed it in a cup of water. the 2 seeds cracked within 24 hours. The rest of them never cracked so i planted them anyway hoping that they would but no signs. OVERALL I HAD 7 seeds and out of that 7 only 2 cracked.