Not much light is needed. I usually put mine on the fireplace mantle which is moderately light. I leave them there even when that first leaf starts to grow and until it is about 1" long then I plant them and give them more light but no sunlight for quite some time. They are still quite fragile until that first leaf gets to a few inches long then I either put them under grow lights or move to a brighter spot in the house somewhere.

This is must my method so others may have a different way of germinating. Good Luck!

Donna