LETTUCE: FRECKLES

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

Beautiful red speckles on green leaves. This is an easy to grow butterhead variety.
Bolt resistant with mild flavour.

Pick the outer leaves to extend harvest.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: JAN – DEC

Temperate: JAN – DEC

Sub – Tropical: MAR – OCT

Tropical: APR – AUG

Arid: MAR – NOV

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6 – 7.5

Well-drained soil.

Good humus levels.

Add compost.

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow preferable- 5mm deep (light dependant germination).

Space 25cm apart.

Keep well-watered, drying out leads to early bolting.

Sow every 2 weeks for a continuous harvest.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

60 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY