Russell_G's Lettuce 'Little Gem' x 5 Harvesting
Plant: Romaine lettuce (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia) | Variety: Little Gem
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Russell_G's Lettuce 'Little Gem' Care Instructions
If you would like to sow this plant directly, try 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).
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 a great match for Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem'.
Remember to water often.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8) is within the ideal range for Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.
A soil ph of between 5.8 and 6.8 is ideal for Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem' as it does best in acidic soil so test your soil acidity often.
Romaine lettuce 'Little Gem' tends to be susceptible to Cucumber Mosaic Virus, Snails, and Slugs so keep a note of 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.
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20 Jul 2012
Harvesting day 103
First sowing of lettuce now done and harvested
1.0 x item
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12 Jul 2012
Harvesting day 95
1.0 x item
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27 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 80
1.0 x item
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15 Jun 2012
Harvesting day 68
1.0 x item
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29 May 2012
Growing day 51
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24 Apr 2012
Sprouting day 16
4 of the 6 seeds sown now sprouting
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08 Apr 2012
Sown day 0
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