Lettuce 'Loose Leaf Mix'
Lettuce 'Loose Leaf Mix' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
This mix contains a variety of 'cut and come again' lettuces with a range of colors including deep reds and vibrant greens. This mix offers a diverse selection of flavors and textures to enhance any salad.
Lettuce 'Loose Leaf Mix'
Product: Lettuce 'Loose Leaf Mix'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
This mix contains a variety of 'cut and come again' lettuces with a range of colors including deep reds and vibrant greens. This mix offers a diverse selection of flavors and textures to enhance any salad.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 15 – 20 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 5 - 26°C soil temp; seed will fail to germinate over 30°C
Temperate: Spring, summer and autumn
Subtropical: Sow all year, except for very hot periods
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 4 - 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, requires light to germinate
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7.5
Details: Keep moisture constant, drying out will trigger bolting; avoid watering in the heat of the day; growing under shade-cloth is beneficial in hot areas
Harvest: 28 days salad mix; 50 days full size
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
250 seeds per packet
Lactuca sativa
Fast growing annual
Lettuce 'Loose Leaf Mix'
This mix contains a variety of 'cut and come again' lettuces with a range of colors including deep reds and vibrant greens. This mix offers a diverse selection of flavors and textures to enhance any salad.