We put them in a solo cup of tranquillity aloe water just about an inch in the bottom. Then once the seed falls, then crqcks.open we put them on a plate in a paper towel and the remaining liquid from the cup. Then once the taproot is long enough, they go in the soil. She never popped out of the soil, and the taproot looked all shriveled and dehydrated
INFO BOMB ALERT:
Look to the paper towel for the answer. In the paper production process the companies that make the paper use all sorts of chemicals some of them are out right weed suppressants and other weird crazy shit I wouldn't want to put my seeds on/in. I don't even add paper to my worm bins... I've got a shit ton of worms too.
I sprout in those rapid rooters soaked in coconut water and aloe. I'm pretty much 98% bean cracking all the way to first true leaves... then it's up to me to take it to the next level. Win some cull some loose some. Sucks when the beans are $10 a piece. Why I steer clear of paper towels. I even use cardboard as a first layer when building raised beds to ... wait for it.... suppress weed growth, it works.
I think the paper towel thing goes back pretty far, far like to the 60s. That's how I used to do it WAY back in the day.. I never got 100% or even close. Now if I don't get 100% I'm pissed... just sayin.
Try rapid rooters and soak them in aloe gel and coconut water mixed with water say 50/50 or maybe more water ... you'll get better result.
Coconut water is one of the best sources of cytokinins.
Cytokinin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aloe:
"Aloe juice contains Salicylic Acid, a highly effective rooting compound that has been used since 5th century BC by the Greeks and Egyptians (commonly derived from willow, but Aloe is a better source). Salicylic acid is even better than IBA at promoting root growth, and it helps boost the plant's Systemic Acquired Resistance (SAR), as well as boosting photosynthesis, transpiration, and ion uptake. Salicylic acid is associated with an increased production of plant fruit without diminishing the quality of the fruit, according to a 2007 study published in the "Yucatan Center for Scientific Investigation" journal that examined the effects of a Salicylic acid spray on greenhouse plants.
Aloe also contains high levels of saponins, which help compounds "adhere" to the surface of the plant, for both foliar and rooting purposes. Aloe also contains 20 amino acids, at least 10 enzymes, and a wide range of micro- and macro-nutrients."
I also use those 2 ^^^^ in my IPM routine. Water in - spray on - ladies will love you a long time!
I'm on a roll now, next topic is ..... flushing. SS you know I can't let that one go without comment. Sorry...
I'll keep it short and simple, if anyone would like the science to back it up I will post links.
Flushing SOIL does only ONE thing = DROWNS the plants roots. Please don't do that. For folks using fertilizers that are chemically made vs organic AND you don't want the taste in your final product. I would first suggest to not use them, or just water down the stretch and put the bottles down. Fertilizer is a form of nutrients that are readily absorbed by plants, extra left over in the soil won't be absorbed by the plant. The plant only uptakes what it needs to survive and make seed. What's left will be whats left ... no need to "flush".
I'm in the old school where I was taught to feed the soil the rest will follow. Regardless flushing soil is adding insult to injury and does not accomplish the goal. It's a throwback to DWC or hydroponic growing and has no merit with soil. I will gladly have a discussion on that with science to back that up ...
I don't want to side track this killer thread but I feel need to step in when folks are talking about growing methods such as flushing and what not as they are standard practice growing in soil.
Please please read more science with regard to horticulture. You're plants and your health will only improve.
Back to regularly scheduled DD grow journal!
Have you contacted your seed bank for a replacement? These babies aren't cheap.
just water, not my water 
I don't know what that is for?? 
Dang BB! Sweet!
