Seeds per packet (approx.): 20
Likes a sunny or semi-shaded, frost-free location, sheltered from strong winds - it does well planted next to a south-facing wall or in a patio.
The plants should be fertilised in a manner similar to tomatoes.
They are quite sensitive to moisture stress as their root systems spread out and are quite shallow - irrigation is therefore crucial for plant health as well as for pollination, fruit set and crop quality.