OF course now is a waste... The latest you can realistically get outdoors is the end of july, for a mini run. Flowering at least around Pa/NY area seems to trigger around the 10th-15th of August. The one plant i have left this year.. damn bugs... was planted early july, and is currently over 7 feet, looking to yield 3-4z.
hay when do you think i should start mine i live in north carolina im not really sure about that times and weather
should of used the paper towel method to germ. If it has not germed yet you can take file and file a little of seed and germ but be careful. but yea its definitely to late in the season for outdoor.