Wow, you too! The slips would have been fine had they shipped them a bit earlier in the month. I see that mine are starting to show signs of recovery. I am going to put some in a 2x8 bed too, then the rest into 15-gallon grow bags. I saw a video last fall where a gardener used the grow bags and had good success. We shall see. I''m hoping for a decent crop since I love them so. Good luck with yours and keep us posted.