Yeah, thanks Tink. I actually had the misfortune of meeting someone who criticized me for buying single fans and said they would take 2-3 years to bloom. This lady lived in Florida. I read that a seed can bloom in one year if you live in a mild climate. I do not live in Florida but I am not exactly zone 5 either. I don't understand why it would take that long for a single fan to bloom in Florida.
I would like to try some seeds maybe next year, do you think I might be able to collect some off my own plants? Or should I buy them?