Quote from justicebzwiegandjlz832 on September 17, 2026, 4:11 pm

A damp paper towel gives you a visible tap root, but every extra handling step is a chance to snap it. Direct sowing into moist soil at about a centimetre deep avoids that and suits the no transplant rule that autos demand. Both approaches are described step by step on https://turboautoflowerseeds.com along with the soak in water first method that some prefer. I get near identical success rates either way, so pick whichever you find less fiddly.