Name: Anne Summerville, SC (Zone 8a) Only dead fish go with the flow!
I tried for a couple of years starting the seeds in late October - they did great until the night time temperatures were in the 70's then they curled up and died. I finally gave up. I think Zone 8 is just too warm for these guys.
Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so.
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