Lettuce - Salad Mix
Information
A selection of our most popular lettuce varieties. Includes crisp Cos, tender and tasty Mignonettes, nutty Buttercrunch and leafy Iceberg. Create your own fresh-picked salad mix whenever you need it.
Features
- Easy to grow
- Popular Varieties
- Mix 'n' match
Product details
| Plant space |
30cm |
| Sow depth |
3mm |
| Germination |
7-10 days |
| Germination (days) |
9 days |
| Row space |
30cm |
| Maturity |
8-11 weeks |
| Maturity (days) |
70 days |
| Botanical name |
Lactuca sativa |
How
Sow direct where it is to grow or raise in trays of Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. Transplant when no more than 3-4cm high.
Care
Plant in a well-drained, Sunny position adding Yates Thrive Natural Garden Lime and Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone to the soil before planting. Water regularly and apply Yates Thrive Soluble Plant Food weekly. Make successive sowings every few weeks. Water at base of plant, rather than overhead, to minimise risk of disease. Protect from snails and slugs.
Hint
Great companion plant for Beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, onion, peas, radish and strawberries.
Storage
Store in a cool dry place away from direct Sunlight. Keep out of reach of children and pets.