Lettuce 'Emperor'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Emperor'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Emperor 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 Emperor in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.8 and 6.8 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Emperor 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 Emperor

As Emperor is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Emperor