Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Oliver is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.9 and 6.1 as Oliver likes to be in weakly acidic soil.
Growing Oliver from seed
Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 8.97 inches (23.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.47 inches (1.2 cm).
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Oliver about 21 days before your last frost date.
Transplanting Oliver
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Oliver is a hardy plant.
Harvesting Oliver
This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid autumn.