I'm also in LA, and although seedlings or 4" pot youngsters from the nursery would probably survive if planted now or in a couple of weeks, I think I get better results by waiting and planting the 4" pot version in late April. Likewise for tomatoes. During March and most of April they live, but don't grow much. I fear I'm missing something -- should I be trying to plant as early as possible? Can someone please explain? I've grown peppers, tomatoes and eggplant for many years, but am really a neophyte in terms of understanding the process. I typically grow maybe four (huge) tomato plants, about 15 different chiles, and a few other things. I know the more soil prep I do, the better the results, although really cold or hot spells can interfere. The nurseries around here are great -- dozens of chile varieties. Thanks, Jim Hobby Farmer wrote: > > Dale Freeman wrote: > > > >> HI guys > >> > >> I've been away for a while. Any of the "old timers" out there still? > > > > > > I'm still around. 5 below F last night. Snow today. Damn groundhog! > >Still "cold" here in LA too. > >High today High 66, low 38. > >This year's chiles are about 2' tall (in the greenhouse), but >I'll probably have to delay another week or two before putting >them out in the garden.