[tuk50]

thanks, So far the plants seem larger with the hole method, but its different varieties ... hard to tell so far. I've got both, so will hopefully get some idea this year if one matures faster than the other..
I grew up in Checotah and here I definitely don't need black tarp, in fact I use a lot of mulch to keep the soil a decent temp so the roots won't be cooked. Its running up to 110 this week and has been 72 days and counting without rain.