Wow! so let me start by saying thanks for all the incredible advice I've found on these forums. I planted my first two plants outdoors in early June and I'am happy to say they are are both progessing at a healthy rate. Both of my babies are now roughly four feet tall and happy as can be in the hot Oklahoma weather! I've grown these two completley organic, without fertilizer, or any bottled nutrients. Just a steady diet of sunlight , water, and of course compost. I hope to harvest in late August, but even if I don't I have had a great time nurtureing these plants with my father's help. I can now say I have even more fun growing than I do consuming. Anyways thanks for the help and I hope to soon become a dedicated poster on these forums.
