it likes very specific locations to grow......well shaded 80 - 90%.....north facing slope.....moist but well draining soil......you want seeds from a reputable grower......best method is known as the hankin method....trench an inch or two down ....plant seeds one per linear foot and cover back up with soil and then cover with leaves to protect from frost/freeze......you only plant in fall.......you've got to watch the weeds as they will overtake the grounds if you let them......haven't had problems with squirrels or turkeys but the deer can devastate the crop........tried the fishing line and it doesn't bother them once they realize they can barge thru it........fencing needs to be 7-8 feet high to stop them jumping over and if you have a large area that can get costly fast.......plus they go after the tallest most mature plants first........I have not found a good solution for them yet.........Jack
