PRODUCT DETAILS
A fast growing leafy green, with round and smooth, thick broad leaves. Best to direct sow when conditions and soil temperatures are stable, otherwise propagate in a mini greenhouse and then transplant. As a member of the brassica family, it is susceptible to caterpillar attack so best to net during white cabbage moth season (peak autumn and spring). Snails also favour it's crunchy, nutritious leaves but the plant often grows fast enough to evade notable damage.
Excellent in stir fries, soups or fresh.
When to Plant
Zone 1: September - May
Zone 2: Any time
Zone 3: Any time
Zone 4: February - November
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Soil Prepare with compost and well-rotted manure and allow the soil to settle for 1 -2 weeks before planting. Fresh manure has a tendency to burn younger lettuce seedlings, so corporating a green manure in your soil as part of the preparation is also ideal.
Soil pH Level 6.5 -7.5
Position Full sun, but will tolerate some shade
How to Plant You can sow the seeds directly into the veggie patch or in punnets, to transplant once germinated. Sow on the surface of the bed, and dust over with enough soil (approx 1cm) so that the birds don't peck at the seeds.
Spacing 25 cm
Depth 0.5 - 1cm
Companion Plants Radish, Bean, Carrot
Approximate no. of seeds 150
Note: We source all of our seeds locally and in small batches to ensure they remain at their maximum viability for germination
Note: Imported seed; treated with Thiram.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
Returns Policy
You can choose between a refund, exchange or credit when goods are faulty, have been wrongly described, are different to the product purchased on the website or don’t perform as advertised. Please read all product descriptions and choose carefully as we do not normally give refunds if you change your mind or make a wrong decision when ordering. But we are humans, so of course we will consider any request on its merit.
Shipping
As a guide only, express orders are dispatched within 1-2 business days, while standard orders are dispatched within 2-3 business days from placing an order. In the event that an item is not available we will notify you – via email, text or phone call – to arrange an agreeable alternative or a full refund. Veggie crate orders are typically fulfilled within 7-10 days, however it is best to check before you purchase.
We send seed packet only orders under $50 via Australia Post envelope post, so we recommend choosing express postage if you are in a hurry. For all seed packet only orders $50 or over, there is free express shipping.