Lettuce (Lambs) Growing Guide

Valerianella locusta

Lettuce (Lambs)

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Most soil types.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Yes, tolerates extreme cold when well rooted.

Feeding

Not required.

Spacing

Single Plants: 15cm (5") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 15cm (5") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

Sow direct into the soil from early spring onwards or under cover for an earlier sowing in mid-late winter. Can also sow in early autumn/fall for a winter crop.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

An easy salad crop to grow and will often fit between other plants while they are still small.

Harvesting

Harvest in small batches as required.

Troubleshooting

Control weeds that threaten to overtake the small plants.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Lettuce (Lambs)