Lettuce 'De pierre benite crisphead'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'De pierre benite crisphead'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that De pierre benite crisphead 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. De pierre benite crisphead needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing De pierre benite crisphead from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.27 inches (0.7 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting De pierre benite crisphead

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as De pierre benite crisphead is a tender plant.

Harvesting De pierre benite crisphead