Lettuce 'Brunia'

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water often. Brunia is generally regarded as a tender plant, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. Brunia needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between Lettuce plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

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

Brunia is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

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

This variety tends to mature and be ready for harvest in early autumn.

Antique Heirloom oakleaf lettuce, from France. Very old cultivar. ²

This Arrow-shaped-oakleaf type is very similar to, but not quite identical to, SSE’s “Bronze Arrowhead.” ²

Bronze Oakleaf

Old Bronze Oakleaf

¹ http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/31604/
fn2. Personal lettuce-growing experience of Folia member Grovespirit.