Well, I started 8 varieties of perennials this Tuesday under my lights. I chose the seeds that had directions on them, that they would take at least 3 weeks to germinate. The plan is to do those first, grow them up, then put in the cold frame, and then start the gazanias and other faster ones (that need heat, or whatever).

Well surprise... The calamintha seeds are starting already, and so are the other catmint (these are not catNIP)seeds I collected from my plant upNorth.
Now I will have to move them into cells in 10 days or so, and they will eat up my light space too soon!

So this is just a reminder for others who are following seed directions from the growers, or internet... Expect surprises!
The Calamintha even said.... if no germination in 3 wks, place in refrigerator for 4 weeks to cold treat, and then put back at normal temps! So much for that! Must be a standard perennial recommendation when no one really knows the truth!