thanks for awesome advice yall . i have other seeds that like cool germination and i just put them under the table in my greenhouse and they are already up . i put all of my seeds in the freezer every year . mom always taught me to freeze them to replicate winter . plus it keeps bugs from eating your seeds . i was just confused about germinating them in the dark . so i am experimenting with a few ideas yall gave me . i have one flat in my kitchen where it is dark most of the time unless i open the curtains . then i put one under the table in the greenhouse . then another flat is in my bedroom which is the coldest room in the house . i will update you on which sprouts first .