Leaf lettuce 'Summerlong Gourmet Mix'

Lactuca sativa var. crispa

How to grow Leaf lettuce 'Summerlong Gourmet Mix'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Summerlong Gourmet Mix likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Summerlong Gourmet Mix 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 as Summerlong Gourmet Mix is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

Growing Summerlong Gourmet Mix 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 Summerlong Gourmet Mix about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Summerlong Gourmet Mix

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

Harvesting Summerlong Gourmet Mix