In a message dated 98-07-01 03:14:30 EDT, you write: << ts hot in Israel now. I figured I can sprout directly in the ground. And indeed it works fine. Alas, birds are eating the new sprouts. They prefer them with 2 leaves, but also eat the leaves of up to about 6 leaves plant. They don't touch the more grown up plants. Scarecrow ? I don't think so. >> How about Bill Clinton ?? hee hee Alda Pyramid2@aol.com