Botanical Name: Common Names:
Lactuca sativa Lettuce,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Herbs & Vegetables Bun Shaped, Dense, Rosette, Rounded
Description:
A fast forming annual commonly known as Lettuce, the fresh crisp leaves form a round leafy rosette. Perfect for raised garden beds and smaller gardens. Lettuce is mostly used raw in salads and sandwiches.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Caterpillars, Snails And Slugs
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position with some afternoon shade in a moist well-drained soil. Sow in Autumn and Spring. Plant 40cm apart. Maturity 11-14 weeks.
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: High
Drought: Low
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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