Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Merleau is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Merleau requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 6.0 - 8.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.
Growing Merleau from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Merleau about 84 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Merleau
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Merleau is a hardy plant.