I am itching to get these seeds planted in my garden. I am counting down the days until I can get out there in the cool dark soil and play around for a while. It reminds me of being a kid and making mud pies except I have a grown up excuse for doing it now. And yes, I do let my kids make mud pies too, no excuses for getting dirty are needed here. To me the dirtier they are the more fun they have had. To find out when your optimum planting times are visit this section of The Farmers Almanac online. http://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-dates/