Description
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa
Family
Asteraceae
Spacing
4 per square foot
Requirements
Best in full sun, but can handle a bit of shade. pH around 6-6.5.
Can be bothered by slugs or aphids. Pick off slugs at dusk and destroy. Wash off aphids with a strong jet of water.
Timing
Direct sow in the early spring and in the fall, or start transplants 2 or 3 weeks before hand to get an early start.
Growing
Provide lettuce with lots of water and keep an eye out for slugs. Otherwise stand back and let it grow.
Harvest
40 days
Season
Cool, annual
