Start seeds indoors six weeks before last frost date.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.78 inches (2.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.78 inches (2.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 12°C / 54°F to ensure good germination.By our calculations, you should look at sowing Atkinson about 42 days before your last frost date.
Plant to the first set of true leaves to promote strong root growth.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Atkinson is a tender plant.Non-patented (Baker Creek carries only non-patented seeds2)
A 1966 disease resistant variety, from Auburn University. Created for the southern USA’s growing conditions. It holds up well in humid weather. This was created for high humidity regions.1
Introduced 1966 for southern, hot and humid areas by Auburn University, Alabama, USA. Because of this date of introduction, it will qualify as a created heirloom pretty soon—in the year 2016. Originally mostly grown for shipping to market, now considered a home garden cultivar.
Auburn, Akinson, Aktinson
Auburn OP