LETTUCE: DEVIL’S EAR

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

(LOOSE LEAF)

A beautiful bronze green long slender leaf. Described as nutty, crisp and bitter & bolt resistant.

Cut and come again leaves make it a productive plant over a long period.

 

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

50 Days

APPROX 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY