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JungleShadows said:Lynn,

I always planted my seed in MA that way but we didn't have the weed pressures that we have here. Moss and winter weeds are deadly to new semp seedlings. That's why I always use sterile planting mix and plant in seedling beds that have new soil in them, and with potting soil on the top 1/2". That way the seedlings will grow at least to a sizer that they can fend for themselves a little better, The potting soil in the pots tends to crust over a little bit and you can usual lift pieces of the crust when transplanting into the seedling beds. That disturbs the roots less than transferring naked seedlings.

Anyway, my two cents!

Hmm, maybe yo need to do a Cafe' series if these work out! Maybe 'Cafe' du Monde' or something silly like "Starbucks".

Kevin

Good advice -- thanks Kevin. It's always good to have a run-through of what's possible no matter how many times we've done things... Why is it that I knew everything at age 17 and yet I'm still learning at my advanced age???

Anything warm sounds like an excellent idea right now -- hot coffee, hot tea, hot cocoa.... Thank God I'm back in my office with my computer to myself again and a microwave across the hall to keep things warm! No seeds sprouting yet but the hope is there! 23 degrees today -- a real heatwave!

It is good to be back! MR