8/24/15 No no. I Had not forgotten about this thread. Several days of rain and then cool weather kept me patent as I watched Snake Eyes. I can confirm that two eyes do exist. Which means this thread come to and end. And two more spikes are likely to follow.
What I have gained from this thread is the understanding that rhizomes probably do better if they are planted radially (in circular fashion) rather than directly below the plant. That means that if they were shipped they might need to be soaked for a few hours (but not more than 1/2 day). The plant will survive if the gardener does not do this but the plant might be stressed trying to send spikes up that never reach the surface.
And on that note. This thread is concluded!
Peter Kelley
St. Paul, MN USA
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