Latuca sativa
Thick compact leafy plants that are great for cut and come again harvesting. Flavour is sharp but pleasant. The heads have a loose upright form and are slow to bolt.
Sow – Direct Outdoors, Spring | Days to Harvest – 31 |
Location – Full Sun | Emergence – 10 days |
Difficulty – Easy | Lifecycle – Annual |
Approx. 1,000 seeds per packet | Bushy heirloom crop |
Growing Instructions:
Lettuce prefers cool weather and full sun. In early Spring, sow seed 3mm (1/8in) deep and 20cm (8in) apart in rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Once lettuce bolts, leaves become bitter.