Kevin: I live in Northeastern VA - Loudoun County - and have already started my peppers seeds (1,500 last week; another 8,500 during the next month). As they come up, they will be transferred to a friend's greenhouse to maturity. I plant according to the Stella Natura BioDynamic planting calendar (see me off-list for info if interested). So, I plant pepper seeds on "fruit" days, of which there are 4-6/month. This planting schedule has allowed me to have incredible germination rates, in far less time than I was used to. Peppers come up in 7 - 10 days. -- Robert Farr (540) 668-7160 Check out http://www.thechileman.com for Hot Sauces, Salsas, Mustards & More!