Before planting your seeds, you'll want to soak them in warm water (approx. 120°F) for 16-24 hours. This is part of the stratification process and will improve the chances for germination.
Important: Before soaking your seeds, set aside the number of seeds that you are going to plant (you should plant 5-8 seeds per pot, depending on seed size to allow the seeds to be evenly spaced).
Only soak the seeds you are planting and save leftovers in the refrigerator.
Place seeds in separate small bowls and add warm water.
Allow the seeds to soak for 16-24 hours. You do not need to keep the water warm while the seeds soak.
After soaking, immediately plant seeds in moist, not wet, soil*.
*If you have small seeds or are having trouble getting the seeds out of the water, try lining an extra-fine mesh strainer with a paper towel and pour the water and seeds out into the strainer, allowing the paper towel to catch the seeds as the water flows through. The seeds will be left behind on the paper towel allowing you to easily pick them up (use a pair of tweezers if needed for accuracy when planting, but don't squeeze too tight).