Keep in mind when planting that Victorian Red is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.0 and 6.8 as Victorian Red is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.
Start indoors several weeks before last frost date, or start outdoors in a nursery (to be transplanted later).
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Victorian Red is a hardy plant.
Harvest stems starting in the second growing year. Never eat the leaves.