Hi Tormato. Thanks for the insight. I really don't understand the mechanics of the "chill hours" concept. I have visions of setting blocks of ice beneath each plant to reach a certain requisite number of hours. I mixed my peat with all the other soil components, so it's part of the top-layer with the rest. I'll do my best to increase the # of inches of mulch, though it should just mean more watering (less efficient) if I have the less than optimal 4", right.
It's sounding like I might want to just preemptively swap in the correct varities for my locale. I'm waiting to hear back from Hartman's on whether they ship to CA. If they do, I'll probably make a large order with them for Southern Highbush plants.
Naysen
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