Juli, you and I are almost in the same zone, and I can't imagine putting seeds in the ground in the fall! Do you ever get any growth over winter? I'd love to hear more, since maybe I'm being too nervous and thinking the seedlings aren't big enough to plant. Our ground stays frozen for much of the winter, during a normal year. Since this summer wasn't at all normal, I'm not sure what to expect for winter.
Shirlee, that's a great idea, but won't work for me. The only south facing window I have is a small one in the garage, and I have the glass that doesn't let the UV rays in. So, they would die. I can't grow any houseplants because of the glass. I've tried several times, but it won't work.
Fred, I'm jealous! Your seedlings are HUGE at 6 months! Mine are no where near that large!