I tried to germ some bag seed in a paper towel and they never sprouted... i have had 99& sucess rate with the PT method using mail order seeds.... i get a plate and paper towel.. fold the paper towels evenly untill its a 5 inches wide... run both the paper towel, plate, cereal bowl under extremely extremely hot water to kill any germs.... then i place the paper towel on the plate with the bowel covering up the paper towel.. i let it cool down for 20 min then i put my bought seeds in there.. several days later they are all sprouted
ive never soaked my seeds and figured that i will continue the PT method because it works good for me.. good luck bro