{"product_id":"lettuce-australian-yellow-885","title":"Lettuce Australian Yellow Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Yellow is an old looseleaf Lettuce prized for its exceptionally tender leaves, delicate flavour and beautiful colouring. An early-producing variety, it begins with soft, light green leaves that develop into large, gently crinkled foliage with distinctive yellow-green tones as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have a smooth, tender texture and mild, fresh flavour, making them excellent for salads, sandwiches and wraps. Individual outer leaves can be harvested as required, allowing the centre of the plant to continue producing, or whole plants can be harvested once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Yellow has moderate resistance to bolting and performs particularly well through the cooler months. Like most lettuces, it prefers mild conditions and can struggle in extreme heat, although some afternoon shade can help extend the harvest as temperatures rise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, with domestication beginning thousands of years ago and cultivation spreading throughout the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian Yellow prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Its relatively quick growth makes it excellent for successive sowings to maintain a continuous supply of fresh leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 200 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to winter\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering of soil and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for full-sized plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf harvesting. Grow in full sun during cool weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep soil consistently moist to encourage rapid, tender growth and reduce stress that can encourage bolting or bitterness. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly for a continuous supply, or cut the entire plant when it reaches the desired size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649672302810,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Lettuce_AustralianYellow.jpg?v=1784852873","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/lettuce-australian-yellow-885","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}