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Leaf lettuce 'Australian Yellowleaf'

Lactuca sativa var. crispa

Australian Yellowleaf is part of the Lettuce genus and is a Leaf lettuce variety. Its scientific name is Lactuca sativa var. crispa 'Australian Yellowleaf'. Australian Yellowleaf is a variety of heirloom Leaf lettuce .

A slow-bolting lettuce, bright chartreuse in colour, with frilly leaves. Sweet flavour.


Continual harvesting encourages new growth.

This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Australian Yellowleaf normally reaches to a mature height of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm).

Australia is believed to be where Australian Yellowleaf originates from.

Australian Yellowleaf Leaf lettuce is normally fairly low maintenance and is normally quite easy to grow, as long as a level of basic care is provided throughout the year. Being aware of the basic soil, sun and water preferences will result in a happier and healthier plant.

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How to grow Leaf lettuce 'Australian Yellowleaf'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Australian Yellowleaf is thought of as tender, so it is imperative to wait until temperatures are mild before planting out of doors. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Australian Yellowleaf are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Australian Yellowleaf tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.8 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Australian Yellowleaf from seed

Ensure a 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). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Australian Yellowleaf about 5 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Australian Yellowleaf

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Australian Yellowleaf is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Australian Yellowleaf about 10 days after your last frost date.

Harvesting Australian Yellowleaf

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early summer.

Leaf lettuce 'Australian Yellowleaf' information

How long does Australian Yellowleaf take to grow?

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Australian Yellowleaf folklore & trivia

An heirloom variety from Australia.

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