Alan, to save on frustration, you might try the old "paper towel" method for starting morning glories (saves on waiting for non--viable seeds to sprout). Scritch the seed coat a bit, soak the seeds for a few hours or overnight, then fold them up in a piece of damp paper towel and put it in a plastic bag. Set the baggie some place warm and check them every couple of days. When the seeds sprout (which usually takes less than a week), carefully transfer the sprouted seed into a prepared pot and cover it with a bit of soil. Once they break ground, you'll need to keep those seedlings reasonably warm. MG's do NOT like cold temps. I've had volunteers show up here in the frozen north, but they only appear when the ground warms up. If your Crimson Ramblers have already sprouted, they are not going to appreciate being put out in your cold weather!
