Light doesnt matter so much on germination. You will rarely have all the seeds sprout. Usually out of 10 seeds, six or eight will sprout and half will be males. Best way i found in the FAQ section was to have a plate with a wet towel on top and a wet towel on bottom and the seeds in the middle. You dont really need a light at all because the plant isnt using photosynthesis until it sprouts and there are the 2 leaf head leaves. You just want something warm to put the plate on. (cable box, computer hard drive)