Hey whats up? Ive used peat pellets very successfully for awhile now and how I do it is, I soak them in warm water for just a few minutes and theyre good to go. Just make sure you dont put your seed to far down into it. (I only go about a 1/4 inch down with the taproot facing down.)basically the only thing you can do wrong with those guys. Hope this helps you! Goodluck!