Brad, I like to keep things simple also..also inexpensive for my customers. The simplest and most effective way to go is to start seeds in flats or containers on top of your refrigerator. This supplies constant heat and they will germinate very well. As soon as seedlings emerge take them to a sunny windowsill. Also if you wrap containers with plastic wrap after watering this will create a "greenhouse effect" and enhance germination. For more info. on starting seedlings check out my article on the subject that appears on many internet sites. You can find it at my url listed below. Great Gardening, Pepper Joe -------------------------------------------------------- PEPPER JOES 100% organic hot pepper seeds. "home of/FREE pepper-postcards" http://www.pepperjoe.com