Exactly what I'm saying, Ken -- I've read many times that we should only grow hardneck types in the north, and I don't really think I'm in any sort of particular microclimate here, even it if is known as the 'banana belt of the UP' ... and yet, those varieties do grow just fine for me. I think that whether we live in a cold or tropical climate, we should try growing whatever it is that we want to grow and see how it works... within reason, of course! (pretty sure I can't grow an orange tree outside here -- THAT would definitely call for some tricks!!
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