Sounds right. I would make sure it is buried only partway.

I'm sure these will germinate just sitting on concrete in your area.

Hey hopeful grower,

As long as it is only about 1/2 to 2/3 buried in the soil and in full sun with water every day, it should sprout in about 2-4 months, though I have had some just this past year take up to 10 months to sprout! But that's here in southeast Texas overwintering them in a homemade greenhouse. Once you get a sprout, post a pic or two.

John