you guys missed the most important parts....

keep your plate covered with saran, or a plastic bagie, so it won't dry out. soaking wet is just fine.

now, you want your plate to be kept WARM!!! this is the big ticket. use a heat pad, or place on a dvd player, stereo, or refridgerator; anything that stays warm but not hot.

my beans germ in 24 hours on average.

kp