Hi Elaine, I just grow mine in my local soil that is sandy loam. I plant mine in the fall here, also zone 9, 95374 Atwater, I would believe has about the same types of soils as mine. Email me at farmerguys08@gmail.com if you need additional info. All the best, Paul > > _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/…