Lettuce 'Mascara OP'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Mascara OP'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

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

Growing Mascara OP from seed

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 Mascara OP about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Mascara OP

Mascara OP 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 Mascara OP about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Mascara OP

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

Lettuce Mascara OP Etymology

Commercial OP heirloom dark red, oak leaf lettuce from the Netherlands.

Misspellings of Lettuce 'Mascara OP'

Mascara

Other Names for Lettuce 'Mascara OP'

OP Mascara