Joel: Please don't misunderstand me. I grow in pots in my zone 7 garden, I don't think it would work out much north of me at all unless you have a greenhouse. Even in my zone 7 garden I do have losses every year simply because the pots are so exposed over winter. I thought you just wanted to trim the roots until you planted them in the ground. That is what I geared my answer to - showing you that trimming the roots somewhat shouldn't hurt for transport..........Good luck......Maryl
