Lettuce 'Galactica'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Galactica'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Enjoys a partial sun position in your garden and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Galactica 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. Galactica needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Galactica 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 Galactica about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Galactica

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

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

Harvesting Galactica

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