FDD I think I've figured out something by following your pix this year. I started my seeds in late Feb (I think) and the plants grew great until about the first of June and then growth slowed to a crawl. I look at your plants and I was wondering why you always have monster bushes and I think I know the difference. I use about the same high-quality soil mix that you do, quality seeds, and give them plenty to eat and drink. I have come to the conclusion that it is the temperature that makes all the difference. Around the first of June it started hitting the 90's here, then by mid-June it was nearing 100 - and I'm not talking about the "dry kind of heat" either; this is deep south, hot and muggy shit heat. My "Church" plant has just about died, in fact I will be digging her up this evening and potting her, getting her out of the sun and into 70ish degree inside temps. I'll post pix in my journal but most people would pass her off as a goner but I'm gonna give her CPR. It is so amazing to look at your beautiful garden and be inspired by it.