Garden lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Garden lettuce is a fast-growing cool-season annual best planted in spring or autumn when temperatures stay between 45–75°F (7–24°C). Keep the soil evenly moist and provide at least 4–6 hours of sunlight daily for full, tender leaves. Harvest outer leaves regularly to extend the productive season and prevent early bolting.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
8″
Flowers
yellow
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days • Water Deeply Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7
Temperature
-40° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 29, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Yoan MARTIN (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.