Lettuce 'Batavia'

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Batavia 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 Batavia 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 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 Batavia about 60 days before your last frost date.

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

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

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