Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. F1 is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will need protecting in periods of cold weather. F1 needs a potting mix and loamy soil with a ph of 5.5 to 7.0 (weakly acidic soil to neutral soil).
Growing F1 from seed
By our calculations, you should look at sowing F1 about 77 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting F1
F1 is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.