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LETTUCE Zeppelin LACTUCA sativa 25g
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual leaf vegetable
Seed per gram: Approx 1,137
Lactuca sativa belongs to the Lactuca genus within the Asteraceae family, which also includes Sunflowers and Asters.
Lettuce-zeppelin is a variety of Green Oak Leaf, distinguished by its dark green, smooth leaves with lobed margins and suitable for baby leaf production.
It exhibits good vigour, holds well in the field at maturity, and possesses excellent resistance to downy mildew rate of 16-28.
Prefers moist fertile well-drained soil but grows well in almost any garden soil in a sunny position with adequate water. Grow fast with plenty of water and regular feeds of liquid manure to avoid bitterness.
The species was first described in 1753 by Carl Linnaeus
Lettuce can be cultivated throughout the year in most climates. Avoid planting during extremely hot or cold weather, as it can negatively affect germination and growth.
Sow seed directly in the growing position or grow in trays of a good seed-raising mix and transplant when large enough to handle.
Sow: 3 to 5 millimetres deep.
Cool climates: September to May.
Temperate climates: All Months.
Sub-Tropical climates: January to May.
Tropical climates: April to November.
Arid climates: March to September.
Germination: 7-14 days at a soil temperature of 8-24°C.
Prefers moist fertile well-drained soil but grows well in almost any garden soil in a sunny position with adequate water. Grow fast with plenty of water and regular feeds of liquid manure to avoid bitterness.
Feed with a soluble fertiliser every two weeks for stronger plants.
* Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lie dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- Like all seeds, they need enough water to germinate; keep them moist but not overly wet
- These grow notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited