The actual start date was August 1st. Got off to a bumpy start. Started two seeds. Didn't realize the pre-soak. Went right to the wet paper towel germination. Set the dish on the floor of the tent, realized the next day it was too cold. Relocated to the top of the fridge for germination. About 2 days later I could see the white root tip. Third day, tap Root was about a quarter inch, so into the soil. After 1 week in the soil the primary leaves have popped and the first set of leaves which are wide and about 1.5 in Long are out and the next set of leaves are visible.