Carolyn, I started my alpines from seedlings, about 10 years ago. Given a bit of watering and a touch of fertilizer, they have been indestructible. I even get an occasional volunteer popping up elsewhere in the veggie garden.... BTW, they have had full sun. Seedlings give you the advantage of fruit coming much sooner. Penny, NY zone 6 ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]