Lettuce 'Pom Pom'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Pom Pom'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Pom Pom is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Pom Pom needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Pom Pom from seed

Sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

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

Transplanting Pom Pom

Pom Pom 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 Pom Pom about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Pom Pom

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