Lettuce
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Lettuce

Varieties that I've used so far; Great Lakes, Salad Mix

When to sow; Hot All year round Warm All year round Cool All year round

Location; Sunny well drained position

Sow; 5mm (1/4 inch) in small groups thinning out to strongest seedlings.

Spacing; about 25cm to 30cm.

Germination; 8-14 days

Harvest; About 8 weeks.

Tips; Add lime to the soil and apply liquid fertiliser every 10-14 days.

What luck have I had; Have had some very good luck with both varieties in the past and will be growing them again next year.