Lettuce 'Les Oreilles du Diable'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Les Oreilles du Diable'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Les Oreilles du Diable is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Les Oreilles du Diable needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Les Oreilles du Diable from seed

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Les Oreilles du Diable about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Les Oreilles du Diable

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Les Oreilles du Diable is a tender plant.

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Les Oreilles du Diable about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Les Oreilles du Diable

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