Hello James, This will be my first time ordering seeds (bulbs) through PBS and I would like to try your Crinum seeds. I live in a zone 5/6 high desert plains area in Northern California. We are subject to long periods without rain and our soil tends to be on the heavy side in some places lacking good drainage. I have several raised beds (cinderblock with native soil/compost, well rotted horse manure, mix 50/25/25% respectively). I use them typically to grow veggies but wouldn’t mind trying some of your seed. I also have covers for them for protection, Remay and netting to protect from critters and provide some protection from biting winds, oh yes did I mention we have wind! Any suggestions for success? How do I place my order. I have my $5.00 off coupon for my first BX order that I will mail with my payment! Sincerely, Joey Russell -----Original Message----- From: James Waddick Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2014 9:19 PM To: Pacific Bulb Society Subject: Re: [pbs] Pacific Bulb Society BX 365 Dear PBS ers, Regarding > From Jim Waddick: > > 10. Crinum bulbispermum, Jumbo strain This selection has been reliably hardy in my Zone 5/6 garden for over a decade without protection. Winters are routinely below 0 F. Directions for planting success. Press the large seeds into your planting mix, do not cover. In colder climates such as mine the seedlings need extra winter protection for the 1st and 2nd winter. Grow in full sun. Plant appreciate extra water and good drainage. Over all easy to grow and long lived. Enjoy. Jim W. James Waddick 8871 NW Brostrom Rd Kansas City, MO 64152-2711 USA Phone 816-746-1949 _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php http://pacificbulbsociety.org/pbswiki/