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Lettuce - Lambs Lettuce - 75 seeds

Lettuce - Lambs Lettuce - 75 seeds

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Lamb's lettuce, also known as corn salad or mache, is a small, tender salad green with a mild, nutty flavour. It is popular in Europe, especially in France, where it is often served with vinaigrette dressing. The leaves are small, dark green and spoon-shaped, and grow in a rosette pattern. It is a cool-season crop that grows best in the autumn and winter months, but can also be grown in the spring. Lamb's lettuce is a good source of vitamin C, iron, and potassium, and is low in calories, making it a nutritious addition to salads and sandwiches.
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Sowing and Growing Guide

Lamb's Lettuce

Indoor Sowing

  • Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last expected frost date.
  • Fill seed trays with seed starting mix and sow seeds 1/4 inch deep, 2-3 seeds per cell.
  • Keep the soil moist and at a consistent temperature of 60-65°F.
  • Seedlings should emerge in 7-14 days.
  • Once seedlings have developed their first true leaves, thin them to one per cell.
  • Transplant seedlings outdoors when they are 2-3 inches tall and have at least two sets of true leaves.

Outdoor Sowing

  • Sow seeds directly into the garden 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost date.
  • Choose a location with well-draining soil that receives partial shade.
  • Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep and 1-2 inches apart in rows spaced 6-12 inches apart.
  • Keep the soil moist and weed-free.
  • Thin seedlings when they are 2-3 inches tall, leaving 6-12 inches between plants.

Growing

  • Lamb's lettuce prefers cool temperatures and grows best in spring and fall.
  • Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist.
  • Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
  • Protect plants from pests, such as slugs and snails, by using a slug bait or handpicking.
  • Harvest leaves when they are 2-4 inches long and have a mild, nutty flavor.
  • Store harvested leaves in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to one week.