SOWING TIME: March to April

SOWING DEPTH: ¾ inch deep

SOWING: For early crops sow under protection in pots of compost, ¾ inches deep deep, in March to April. Transplant outdoors in late May or when frost risk has passed, 32 inches apart each way. Seed can be sown direct in the open ground from May to June by placing 2 seeds per station, ¾ inches deep, and 32 inches apart. Keep soil moist. Thin to strongest seedling.

AFTERCARE: Cut fruits regularly to encourage long continuous production. Cut before fruits show signs of producing seeds, best done early morning when it is fresh and cool.