nope, but I'm going to. I'll do a little math on the days-to-harvest, then start them in the usual winter-sowing style OUTDOORS keeping them in the shade during the warmest/earliest weeks. Then transplant and see how it goes. There's no reason to start things indoors, IMO. Winter Sowing WORKS!

Since I arrived in SC 4 weeks ago, I've been summer sowing vegetables in pots. I have beans, cukes, and okra growing well, and am actually going to try pumpkins (very large pot), and later on, some greens. Mary's right - sow cool season crops outdoors in containers in some shade.

I haven't tried it yet, but am going to this year. Due to the whacko weather we had this spring, most of my cool crops were a bust. So I have already invested in seed for cabbage, broccoli, and lettuce and will try again for the fall. I'm not going to start them inside though- I'm gonna milkjug them on the deck, and keep them shaded when it gets super hot.

Wish me luck-- I'll wish you luck, too!