We live in Northern CA, and i want to give this as a eco friendly gift to kids . Is late July/Aug a good time to plant these here in CA?
375484
If you don't have a true winter I would think anytime is a good time! I always plant late and harvest late here in Oklahoma as well.
375485
I'm sorry, but I'm not from California and I don't have any idea about their growing seasons.
375486
July/August is probably quite a bit too late for most of the country; spring is generally better for planting. I live in USDA hardiness zone 7b (USDA hardiness zones are one indicator of ideal planting times) and had to plant in May or so (and that was late). Most of northern California has higher numbers (higher than 7b) for the zones (higher numbers indicate hotter average temperatures, which means even earlier planting times than what I used). So this is probably not the best time of year in your situation.
2030321
well, I'm in Iowa-your local greenhouse/nursery will tell you. I plant them in the spring.
1833511
I live in middle TN & our weather is similar. Put in a large pot , leave it on a porch out of direct light in the summer, and bring it in when the temp starts getting cold (about 45F). It should be okay. I had surgery & wasn't able to bring mine in this winter & it died-my fault. I will get another one in the spring. Also, they are not very big plants. Be sure to google search for the right amount of different soil: high grade potting soil, mulch & I think at least one other. You can buy these at any place that specializes with plants. Just mix them up & plant- DO NOT OVER WATER. Good Luck!
510794
I plant July end and now flower coming.i plant outside.and is healthier .i plant fist time so I don't know
1145313
We planted in mid April in zone 5. Some came, but had unusually hard rains and a cool spring so I am unable to give you a good answer. I would rebuy.
401567
Do you have a warm very sunny place to put them if you plant them if so I would go ahead and plant them if not I would wait and place the cuttings in a cool place until spring. I am certainty not an expert on these but, this is what I would do if I had just received them. Hope this helps!
1239272
I can't give you specifics as to your area but they grow in Central Massachusetts as annuals. They get rather large by the end of summer so save the seeds and start over in the early spring.
1086835
i got mine & planted in the fall, next spring, only 2 came up. i read that the best time to plant is in the spring. probably a 25 foot row would be good.
1004389
When you don't have any more cold/frost at night. Here in Ct., I put my seedlings in end of April, beginning of May. It's a good head start on what you put in your garden.
1606666
I grew them in mid to late summer and it appears they did not survive the Minnesota winter as there is no life at this time. Not sure if they are supposed to grow until June. I also bought one in August that was mature with flowers and planted it. I wondered if it di not have enough time to root out in only 4 weeks.
1923169
I have my plant inside but in Northern California I think one could put the plant either on a front porch next to the house OR outside only in the summertime....I haven't tested it outside during the winter yet.
1831221
I live in California, and usually start my seeding the 2nd or 3rd of March. For you, being in a colder climate, might not be a bad idea to wait until about the middle of the month. Start your seeding indoor, and transfer the plants to the ground about 6 weeks later.Good luck.
898739
I have one (its about 3 months old now) and I live just South of Seattle. Currently, it is in my windowsill and doing just fine and I have heard that you can plant them outside as well as they are very hardy! So, a definite yes to indoor growing and a tentative yes if you want to put it outside. :)
1330256
Hi abdullah I bouth this seeds for planting.and they are growing. My recomadation to planet it in summer, because it needs hot weather. It stops growing when the teptur lower than 20~.Best regards
1987637
We live in Utah, we bought 2, planted them inside while they grew a bit, put them outside for spring and summer, now back in for the winter. They are about 3 ft tall now, I expect to plant them outside this year and see how it goes!
819237
I am Zone 5a, in western new york, and I planned mine after last spring frost, for me it was May 15th. So Spring planting definitely. By Labor Day they were over 6 feet tall.
951624
I live in eastern VA, along the coast, and I have mine planted in pots and bring them in for the winter. I would suggest you wait till late APR MAY time to order. They come well packaged and in good condition.