Lettuce 'Forellenschuss'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Forellenschuss'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Forellenschuss is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Forellenschuss needs a loamy soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Forellenschuss from seed

Aim to sow 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 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 Forellenschuss about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Forellenschuss

Forellenschuss 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 Forellenschuss about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Forellenschuss

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

Other Names for Lettuce 'Forellenschuss'

Freckles, Speckled Trout, Speckles