Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow a few seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When the plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
- Planting Depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed Spacing: 5 to 6 per hill or 5 cm (2")
- Plant Spacing: 3 per hill
- Row Spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')