Keep in mind when planting that Big Italy is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Big Italy requires a loamy and potting mix soil with a ph of 5.6 - 6.0 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.
Ensure a distance of
7.8 inches (20.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately
0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than
10°C / 50°F to ensure good germination.
By our calculations, you should look at sowing Big Italy about 35 days before your last frost date.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Big Italy is a hardy plant.