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Lettuce

Looseleaf type

Oak Leaf - Red

Deeply divided red leaves, sow anytime except summer.

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Packet (200 seeds) $3.70

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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:

When To Plant In Australia

Tropics:	Feb-Nov
Subtropic:	Any
Mild:	Any
Cold/Frost:	Sep-May

Seed Sowing
Plant space cm:	20-30
Row space cm:	35-50
Depth cm:	0.6
Best soil temp:	8-27 °C

Other Info
Number of seeds per gram:	600-1200
Rate per hectare:	1-2kg
Average days to maturity:	60-85

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Companion Planting

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