Large sized heading Iceberg variety, dark green crumpled leaves with firm heart. Sow autumn, spring and summer. Resists early bolting. Matures by 12 weeks. 80-90 days.
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Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
One of oldest, most popular salad vegetables, spread from India in ancient times and enjoying a resurgence. Varieties available for all seasons. Mostly dislikes very hot conditions and will tolerate some shade. Rich well drained soil. Best on near neutral soils.
600-1000 seeds per gram
Lettuce planting information:
Tropics: | Feb-Nov |
Subtropic: | Any |
Mild: | Any |
Cold/Frost: | Sep-May |
Plant space cm: | 20-30 |
Row space cm: | 35-50 |
Depth cm: | 0.6 |
Best soil temp: | 8-27 °C |
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Number of seeds per gram: | 600-1200 |
Rate per hectare: | 1-2kg |
Average days to maturity: | 60-85 |