Keep in mind when planting that turkistanica is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.
Soil temperature should be kept higher than
16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing turkistanica about 84 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as turkistanica is a hardy plant.