All Year Round Lettuce (53 Days)

The All Year Round Lettuce is very popular in England and Australia. As the name implies it can be sown at any time – spring to fall and will be slow to bolt. The crisp, tight hearts are an appealing light green with the centers appearing a bit blanched.  300 seeds     PLANTING Lactuca sativa Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures are 60-75ºF. Soil above 75ºF. inhibits germination. Seed Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep Outside Sowing: Spring when the soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Sow 1” apart, thin to 6-12”, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. Sow heavy seeded rows every 10-14 days for baby greens using 1 oz. Pinetree Lettuce Mix. Starting Indoors:  3-4 weeks before planting outside. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70 ºF. soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12” apart in rows 12” apart. How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single-row   Harvest: Cut whole heads at the base or snipe off individual leaves.   Tips: The All Year Round Lettuce needs fertile soil for optimum growth. Work in compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.