Bdapy2's Baby Red Cos Lettuce x 6 Consumed
Plant: Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) | Variety: Baby red cos
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Bdapy2's Baby Red Cos Lettuce Care Instructions
Try for a seed spacing of at approx. 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.27 inches (0.7 cm) if planning to sow direct.
Lettuce 'Baby red cos' normally grows to a mature height of 25.0 cm (that's 9.75 inches imperial) so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has full sun light - Lettuce 'Baby red cos' should be planted in a location that enjoys partial sun.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (9a) is within the ideal range for Lettuce 'Baby red cos'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
Lettuce 'Baby red cos' ideally needs a soil ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (acidic soil), so check your soil acidity regularily.
Lettuce problems include Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Snails, and Slugs, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Baby Red Cos Lettuce is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Baby Red Cos Lettuce Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
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Milestones
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06 Oct 2011
Consumed day 73
We have been picking leaves for weeks!
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06 Oct 2011
Reviewed day 73
A great addition to salads, this plant has performed well in our garden. Unlike most other lettuce, the birds seem disinterested in scratching out seedlings.
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26 Sep 2011
Harvesting day 63
Have been picking leaves for salads
1.0 x handful
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26 Jul 2011
Transplanted day 1
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