LETTUCE: RED SALAD BOWL

(LACTUCA SATIVA)

Fast growing burgundy red bronze leaves that form a dense rosette.

Good flavour & texture.

Performs well in cooler climates.

Slow to bolt.

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 150 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY