Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least
1.95 feet (60.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around
0.2 inches (0.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Violetta Lunga 3 about 42 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Violetta Lunga 3 is a tender plant.