Aim to sow
0.2 inches (0.5 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least
1.95 inches (5.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Long Hot about 38 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Long Hot is a half hardy plant.