LETTUCE: GLORIA

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

 

This is an absolutely spectacular, double curled “Lollo Rosso” lettuce variety.

For the lover of red lettuces, it doesn’t get much more extravagant than this “glorious” variety, overflowing with frilled scarlet leaves!

 

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

28 Days to Salad Mix. 50 Days to full size.

APPROX 100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY