Last of the 2009 seed from pinetree. Looseleaf mix.
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creme's Lettuce: leaf Care Instructions
Ensure a rough distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - look to sow at a depth of approximately 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) when sowing directly.
Lettuce 'Mixed' normally grows to a mature height of 20.0 cm (that's 7.8 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden is in full sun light: plant in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Your garden has combination soil - try to plant this plant in loam soil if possible for best results.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5) is within the ideal range for Lettuce 'Mixed'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
Lettuce 'Mixed' tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 meaning it does best in acidic soil.
Common Lettuce problems include Slugs, Snails, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Lettuce: leaf is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce: leaf Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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27 Jun 2011
Harvesting day 102 Midsummer delights: harvest, maintena...
1.0 x bowl 0.25 lb
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08 Jun 2011
Harvesting day 83
Late and slow growth due to early spring rains, lettuce seems limp and flavorless.
1.0 x handful 0.25 lb
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24 May 2011
Thinning Out day 68 The Quick and the Dead (weeding, feed...
after a slow spring these are finally a few fingers high
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12 Apr 2011
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17 Mar 2011
Sown day 0

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