Sow outdoors in spring and summer. Also excellent for January-February sowing under glass for transplanting outdoors.

Tom says: Quick and easy lettuces are many peoples first veggie crop. Try mixing red and green lettuce leaves to add a note of bitterness to salads, or try slicing up little gem lettuces and sauteing with peas and garlic for an alternative homegrown lunch.

 

Growing Information

Should be sown outdoors from late March to July. Sow little and often to ensure a continuous supply. Grow in a rich soil and water well in dry periods. Sow outdoors at fortnightly intervals from March to July, and in September sow varieties which stand through winter to head the following spring. (10-14 weeks maturity.)

Sow thinly direct into Finely raked, warm soil at a depth of 13mm (1") in rows about 30cm (12") apart. Germination can take up to 12 days. Thin seedlings to 30cm (12") between plants. Use the thinning's in the salad bowl. Lettuce grows best in well cultivated soil in sunny position. Water freely during periods of dry weather to produce succulent hearts and prevent premature running to seed (bolting). Avoid sowing during very hot weather or germination can be poor or non-existent.