>Here in Suffolk (East Anglia) I daren't put them >outside until late May as >the temperatures drops to freezing, or just >above, on several nights till then. Hey Andrew, Had a Brit gal tell me she doesn't plant out until she can sit with her bare bottom in the soil. Would you like to see if I can get her to test your soil temp for you too? That works and the 60F (15.5C) soil temp works anywhere in the world. Welcome to the School of Hard Knocks Byron