LETTUCE – GOURMET MIXED PICTORIAL PACKET

Description

LETTUCE – GOURMET MIXED PICTORIAL PACKET

Fast growing blend of 6 different looseleaf cutting lettuce varieties. A special blend of light green, dark green, and red lettuce of different textures and shaped leaves. Perfect grown as baby leaves, giving up to four ‘cuts’, or equally good grown out as more mature leaf lettuces. 45-50 days This seed is supplied in premium pictorial packets direct from Italy.Packet Size 12 x 16.5 cm

Cultivation advice for LETTUCE – GOURMET MIXED PICTORIAL PACKET

• Plant Gourmet Mixed Lettuce seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest. Lettuce thrives in cooler temperatures.
• Choose a location with partial shade, especially in warmer climates, and well-draining soil.
• Ensure the soil is loose, well-draining, and enriched with compost or organic matter for fertility.
• Lettuce prefers slightly acidic to neutral soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Scatter the Gourmet Mixed Lettuce seeds directly onto the prepared soil surface, gently pressing them in or covering them lightly with soil.
• Keep the soil consistently moist to aid in germination, which usually occurs within 7-14 days.
• Gourmet Mixed Lettuce prefers partial shade, especially in warmer climates. In cooler areas, they can tolerate full sun.
• Water regularly, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Mulching helps retain moisture.
• As the seedlings emerge, thin them to maintain proper spacing. Space the plants according to the variety’s recommended spacing, typically 4-6 inches apart.
• Prior to planting, incorporate a balanced fertilizer or compost into the soil to provide essential nutrients for healthy growth.
• Apply mulch around the lettuce plants to retain moisture and prevent weed growth. Regularly remove weeds to avoid nutrient competition.
• Begin harvesting the Gourmet Mixed Lettuce when the leaves are young and tender, around 3-4 weeks after sowing.
• Use scissors to cut the outer leaves of the plants, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for future harvests.
• Gourmet Mixed Lettuce offers a variety of textures, colors, and flavors, ideal for mixed salads, sandwiches, wraps, or as an attractive garnish.