Lettuce 'Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix is thought of as half hardy, so protect with a row cover whenever the temperatures drop. Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 1.12 inches (2.86 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.25 inches (0.64 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix about 53 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix

Start in flats or direct seed. Cold frames extend season. Fertile, composted soil that is loose, not too acid, well-drained, and in good tilth with adequate nitrogen and moisture promotes fast growth for best flavor. In hot climates use shade cloth mid day to keep plants cool. Plant every three weeks for continuous harvest.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Organic Heirloom Lettuce Seed Mix