Sow: March to September outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm / ½ inch deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered.
Allow 15cm/6 inches between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. No thinning is required, but keep well watered in dry spells.
Regular Sowings made every three weeks will ensure a continuous supply through the summer, August to September Sowings will be ready the following spring.
Try to plant in a location that enjoys
full sun and remember to
water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Eiffel is thought of as
hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Eiffel requires a
loamy and sandy soil with a ph of
6.0 -
7.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least
5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around
0.58 inches (1.5 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Eiffel about 28 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Eiffel is a hardy plant.