Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least
2.28 feet (70.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around
1.17 inches (3.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Cream of the Crop about 10 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Cream of the Crop is a tender plant.