Leaf lettuce 'American Brown'

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that American Brown is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. A soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for American Brown as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

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

As American Brown is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

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

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