I > think my only problem is getting the cool fluctuating temperatures. Cool > weather is very limited here Try this: Aim for a December germination when the average high temperature in Cape Coral is 76F and diurnal temps vary 20F +. Sow/hydrate seed in mid November. Keep seedlings growing as long as possible under partial shade. Don't allow first year dormant bulbs to bake nor dessicate. You may transplant seedlings after the second year. Decrease the amount of organic matter in mix. Properly watered, one can grow all Lachenalia to maturity in 80-90% coarse sand. Mark Mazer Hertford, North Carolina, USA