Keep in mind when planting that Bess is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside.
Growing Bess from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Bess about 91 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Bess
As Bess is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.