Sow from Feb / Mar indoors or undercover with a minimum temperature of 15C.
Seed is extremely fine and needs sowing thinly on the surface of fine grade seed compost and pressed in / not covered.
Germination 10-14 days at correct temperature
When large enough to handle prick out to seed trays and grow on.
Harden off before planting out around May on wards.
Needs well watered damp conditions to thrive and prefers part to full shade.