Buds everywhere. Yippee! Well, I am sold, from now on I will plant later with seedlings.

Last year, I grew from seeds. I don't have a greenhouse so I grew them on window sills. They grew spindly and even though I transplanted them 3 weeks earlier than this year, they mostly just sat there for about 2 to 3 weeks. And, since the plants were planted with only about 5% above ground, I think the seedlings I waited and planted this year (3 weeks later than last), are at the same pace as last years crop. They took off like crazy right off the bat this year. So, for me, I see no need to put out early. And also the obvious advantage is it's less risky from frost damage. I only paid 3 bucks for a flat of 9 from WalMart. lol They were tiny but boy they just took off right out the gate. I'm a happy camper. WalMart gets their supply from Bonnie's. I hope they are quality plants. BTW, my plants are only 1 1/2' - 2' and I have already pruned a plethora of suckers. This is going to be quite a chore to keep my plants at 1 stem per plant.