When germinating in soil, at first before planting the seeds, make sure you soke the soil and drain it. Now dont get me wrong, dont drain to leave it dry, just so you get the excess water out of the soil. You're going to need good drainage on your pots. After doing so, you jab your finger into the soil about the length of you fingernail. Then place the seed inside the hole(top side of seed facing up) and cover it up with soil. Now when covering it up, make sure NOT to pack it down, making sure the seed will recieve air and be able to break through the soil. While the seed is in germintation, make sure to keep it in a warm, dark place(no light) untill it is germinated. After bieng germinated, immediately put under light of your choice. Too much heat from the light can kill the little sprout. So carefully regulate your lighting.
