dommy wrote in
s.com:

thanks for the replies, victoria and dwayne. Think i may buy a hard pack
of seeds from the garden centre then and grow them outside since i
havent got a greenhouse.

Given your compost plans mentioned below, you could try growing them on top
of a compost heap. Have not tried this, but I have seen it suggested as a
way to make sure they get the warm rich soil they like.

Victoria