Papa_Tanswered grow question 2 hours ago There is really no best method. Everyone has their own style.
On my last run, I soaked the seeds for 13 hours in water and then planted directly into the substrate. Had great results with that.
Planting directly into the substrate also works as this is how nature does it.
The damp paper towel method in a bag works as well. If you wait for it to sprout then you’ll know that the seed is viable before putting it in the substrate.
At the end of the day “best method” is very debatable.