Remove plants from shipping box immediately. Store plants in a cool moist place. Wet roots occasionally, but very lightly. If kept in 50 degree room, when plants are planted outside it may take up to two weeks for the plants to break dormancy.

Will grow in a range from 5.5 to 6.5 pH. Any type of soil will do. Plants should not stand in water during winter as roots will rot.

Fall or Spring. If fall planted suggest putting a 6" mound of soil around base of plants. Remove this soil in April. Buds on fall plantings may be injured by frost in early spring. If spring planting, wait until frost period is over to plant.

Dig a trench 3" wide and 10" to 12" deep. Place roots in bottom of trench and cover with soil. Main stem of plant should be 1/2 to 1/3 below ground line. Plants should be spaced 5 to 6 feet apart. Vines should be put on a trellis or wires second year.

Should be planted in a single row bordering vegetable garden, or in front of a fence.