Lettuce 'Speckles'
Lettuce 'Speckles' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lettuce 'Speckles' is an Amish heirloom lettuce variety with green leaves and distinctive maroon speckles. It has a mild, sweet flavor with a slightly nutty undertone. The leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish. Days to harvest: varies depending on desired size.
Lettuce 'Speckles'
Product: Lettuce 'Speckles'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'Speckles' is an Amish heirloom lettuce variety with green leaves and distinctive maroon speckles. It has a mild, sweet flavor with a slightly nutty undertone. The leaves can be used in salads or as a garnish. Days to harvest: varies depending on desired size.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 20 – 30 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
Rows: 35 cm apart
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: 68 days full size