Lettuce 'Mixed'

Shade from too much sun using fleece, this also keeps off other pests.
Keep evenly moist

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Mixed is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Planting Mixed in loamy soil with a ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow thinly in a bright sunny position and cover only lightly. These seeds need light to germinate.

Sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Mixed about 60 days before your last frost date.

Best sown direct as disturbing them seems to make them run to seed
Thin crop by pulling the seedlings that make room for the ones left behind

As Mixed is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out (around 12°C / 54°F as a guideline) - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Mixed about 45 days before your last frost date.

Mixed lettuce is harvested by cutting off a few leaves here and there rather than by pulling a whole plant, or by pulling a whole plant to thin the crop to give more room to the ones remaining
Harvest from early summer

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