Sowing & Growing

Start by sowing these indoors onto moist, well-drained seed compost, covering them lightly with soil. Utilize gentle heat for propagation, and expect germination within 7-14 days. Once the seedlings develop 2 true leaves, transplant them into 8cm pots, maintaining a minimum temperature of 15°C. Acclimate the plants and, after the risk of frost has passed, proceed to plant them outdoors, either with three per grow bag or with 60cm spacing.

For those sowing in an unheated greenhouse, follow the same process but postpone planting until March or April. Growing these plants is easy; ensure the soil remains consistently moist and feed them with a high potash plant food once fruit appears. They can thrive both outdoors and in a greenhouse.