Oh pretty. Those crosses ought to have some pretty babies.
In my raised seedling garden last year, I planted half seedlings, and half direct seeded them (it was my experimental year) My seedlings did very well, but I lost probably 50% of my direct seeds. Of course, the torrential downpours we had within a few days of me planting the seeds outside may have contributed to the lack of germination....... But the numbers didn't lie- so I have started seedlings inside this year.
Last year was my first year for Buttered Popcorn. I fell in love with it. If it grows well & survived the winter, I can send some to you - since I was supposed to transplant it last summer. Remind me later in the spring. ~Jan