Great advise from Mountain and OMM. Just wondering, will you be planting them into the soil or are you leaving them in the pots? In the soil would be better I would think if you are not going to be around them later on. I believe that's what will happen correct? You will leave them alone for long periods of time. I'd put them in the ground because in the pots, if it doesn't rain enough they could dry out and die. Now It dawned on me that you said something about a lady who will watch them. If she's going to water them for you, they will be fine in the pots!