We use Miracle Grow Moisture Control potting soil from Costco- it's really good & not too expensive- around $12.00 for a huge bag- cheaper than the same kind at WalMart. It has some Ozmocote in it for an added boost after the plant is in the garden. I also use it for all the annual pots & hanging planters I make in the flowershop & my customers love the results.

I will second Plantlady I use it all the time and farmer john loves it he is out of the ground by 6inches under lights.

Go Viking! You got Farmer John to wake up early- he's usually lazy around here & doesn't put out an eye until May or so! (We think it's because John had to get up at 4 am to milk cows all those years & his namesake is making up for it ;) I think Farmer J is the one Ellie was referring to last week when she said some are noted for being late at eyeing up.