Update: Using date of Nov 16 08, three seeds were attempted to germ. Germ was done in mix of ProMix and perlite in a small peat pot.

Seeds recently obtained were packaged in June 2007.

planted using favorable moon sign of 11-16 all three popped today. 100% germination rate in old seeds

Hoorah! Planting by the moon works for me...(LolaGal happily whistles) Hope it helps you!