i have amazing succes with this easy method...
1. get a shot glass and half fill with water
2. put the seeds you want germinated into the shot glass and let sit overnight in a dark place
3. the next day, fold 2 paper towels together in half and pour the glass with the water and the seeds into the middle.
4. fold over to cover the seeds and sprinkle extra water to moisten the whole paper towel
5. put that into a ziploc bag and onto a plate and let it sit in a dark place over night or for however long the seeds take to germinate, usually 1-2 days, make sure to check every day
6. plant point down a cm or so deep in your medium