the hotter it is.. the faster they grow.. and can become leggy ... your biggest problem.. is timing this out.. to when you can take them outdoors.. forcing them fast and big.. you may end up with really ugly plants.. and have to keep them in the house for 2 extra weeks.. while the outdoor temps come up to speed ... err towards cool and slow ... which is root growing temps.. and if you fert.. get a formula toward root growth.. and low toward flower.. again.. dont zoom them the wrong way ... you didnt realize this is all much more complicated than introducing seed to media.. and adding water .. did you ???? .. lol .. reminds me of my first attempts ... lol have you figured out the best time to pot them all up from the seed flat.. and how you will maintain 200 odd pots???? .. you cant leave them all in the flat.. or you will have a nightmare trying to separate roots ... send me an email if you want a pic of how i used to do it.. i will be gone for a few days.. and dont want to forget.. IF you are interested ... no time now... ken

I am also including a link to a ginseng hunting forum where I have a picture of the roots... The post is titled: 'Question: Have I Found Ginseng???' ---third post down. I think you have to sign up to view messages though. Here is a link that might be useful: Ginseng Forum

I think if you post on the discussions section, you will get a better response. I think your second one is also Golden Tiara. People who know much more than I do can help...move the post over there and see.

Yeah Frank!!! Maybe you'll soon be showing us a photo of the tarantual hawk wasp in action :o) Nice photo of your hairy arm...now try that with the THW! Heh! Heh! ~ Cat ps...^5 on the disclaimer :o)