Ya ever tried using the paper towel method??? I'm not a big fan of it, but i usually have some back-up seedlings germin' in a wet papper towel on a foam/plastic plate just in case...They tend to stretch in my experience, but i'd give it a go if nothin else works ...hmmm, man i really hope those beans turn out good for ya...Especially the White Rhino , The HS too...I love the idea of the freebies, but it's a bummer if they're no good ya know...I'm sure you'll get a good germ rate tho , surely w/ nirvana ...They've got a great rep on here...