Lettuce
– Australian Yellow Leaf
Lactuca sativa
A beautiful Australian lettuce with loose leaf structure, tender, smooth, early leaves and large crinkled leaves on maturity. Moderate resistance to bolting.
Sow 3mm deep; Plant spacing at 20cm apart; Sow rows at 25-30cm apart; Germination period between 6-10 days; Soil temperatures between 8˚C and 27˚C; Harvest time approx. 8-12 weeks.
Lettuce prefers cooler growing conditions in well-drained, loose soil with consistent water. Needs daily water and shade in warmer weather to prevent a bitter flavour and bolting to seed. Pick a few leaves at a time when needed.Seed quantity - 200