@Hawkman
A million ways to skin a cat but the method I have been using for awhile now is:
I soak for 12-14 hours Max.
I am using 100% well water.
Transfer seed to paper towel as seen in the pics.
While in paper towels they are on a heat mat set at 80°.
Then I LITFA…
Typically I check back the next morning. I have on rare occasion taken a peek early. You can typically see a bulge in the paper towel if the tails are getting bigger without opening the clear container.
The containers are covered by a simple box that I have taped up to be light proof.
That’s it…
I have heard good things using method also.
I am also interested in checking out this method for the hard to pop seeds.