Germination Anticipation

We prepared seeds for sprouting today!  I went on a mad dash for tomato and bell pepper seeds this weekend, forgetting that even though we're having typical Florida hot and sunny weather, the rest of the country is thinking in terms of Autumn planting.  No tomato or pepper seeds to be had just now.  Opted for "cherry belle" radishes, rosemary and basil.  Half the class pushed seeds down into starter soil in small cups and the other half tucked seeds into moistened paper towels and nestled that into a plastic baggie.  These are taped to the classroom window, while the cups are perched on the window sill below.  We hypothesized about which preparation would help the seeds to sprout fastest.  Most students were confident that the soil would be the best choice.  We'll see in about a week.  It feels so good to know that life is getting started in those cups and towels...I can almost taste those crunchy little treats!