WBJohn's Lettuce Little Gem x 2 Harvesting
Plant: Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) | Variety: Little Gem
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WBJohn's Lettuce Little Gem Care Instructions
If sowing directly, sow at a depth of approx. 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between Romaine lettuce plants.
Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 20.0 cm [imperial: 7.8 inches] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light which is ideal for Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 5.8 and 6.8 as Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem' likes to be in acidic soil.
Common Romaine lettuce problems include Slugs, Snails, and Cucumber Mosaic Virus, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Lettuce Little Gem is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce Little Gem Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Harvest Tally
Milestones
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14 Jul 2012
Harvesting day 119
2.0 x handful
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07 Jul 2012
Harvesting day 112
2.0 x handful
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07 Jul 2012
Reviewed day 112
More harvested than noted. Final gathering for stir fry to clear ground
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10 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 85
1.0 x item
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07 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 82
1.0 x item
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17 Mar 2012
Sown day 0

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