Description: A dense, crisp-head lettuce that tolerates heat. The leaves are bright green with deep red colouring.
USDA Certified Organic/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: 500seeds
General Info
Germination
Growing Info
Growing Indoors
Latin Name:Lactuca sativa Main Uses:Vegetable Days to Maturity: 48days to full size Exposure:Full sun
Germination Instructions: Germination: 7 – 14 days in soil at 4 C or warmer. Sowing: Indoors start lettuce transplants 3- 4 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 5 – 8 seeds per cell or plug. Harden-off seedlings by reducing water and temperature.For best results, apply Sea Magic kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant. Sowing Outdoors: Sow outdoors in late May or early June, or once the soil has warmed to 4 C and there is no chance of frost. Sow thinly 1/4 and 1″ apart. Planting depth: Cover with a dusting of soil. Lightly press into the planting medium to ensure good soil contact. Water the seeds gently with a fine spray. Keep the soil evenly watered until the seedlings emerge, which should be about 7 – 14 days. Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soil (garden or container) once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed. For continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks.
Growing in Containers:No garden? No problem! Lettuce is well-suited to containers that are a minimum of 6-8 inches in diameter. Also suitable for barrels and raised beds – think Square Foot Gardening!
Fertilizing (Containers):Add 25% quality compost, such as Sea Soil, to the potting mix. Fertilize weekly with a higher-nitrogen organic plant food such as fish-based fertilizer.
Watering (Containers):Water containers deeply when the top inch feels dry to the touch. Monitor every day or two during very hot weather.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Only larger mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden):Amend garden soil with quality compost such as Sea Soil. Application of Sea Magic kelp every two weeks will result in healthier and more prolific crops.
Watering (Garden):Water young plants regularly to establish, then water deeply as conditions require.
Companion Planting: Planting lettuce between rows of corn will provide some shelter from the heat and sun.
Notes: Mulch plants in summer to keep the soil cool.
Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors. Looseleaf and Romaine-style lettuces are better suited to indoors.
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