I've had my seeds in a cup of water (not tap water) germinating for about a week. Already the seeds are starting to open up a the bottom, one has a sperm thing stickin out of it. Now, question! What does it need for it to grow? Obviously sunlight, but how much water and what kinda soil and all that... Cause I will succeed.
I dont think your mom is going to appreciate your grow lamp running up the electric bill.. anything else you use, will not be worth the aggravation. maybe you can get some fluoro cool lamps..