Lettuce – Taiwan
$3.99
Also called Pointed Leaf or Sword Leaf Lettuce, this oriental Lettuce called “Choy” in Taiwan produces long, narrow, tapered leaves. Popular in Cantonese cuisine, the light green stems and leaves are eaten in salads, soups or stir-fries. Harvesting is usually done when the plant reaches 20-25 cm in height, when the stems are thin and crisp.
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Seeds | ~1000 |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures for germination: 16 to 22ºC
- time for germination: 7 to 10 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 4 to 6 weeks before the last frost date OR
- direct sowing when the soil can be worked in spring until early summer
Sowing technique: in pocket
Within the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants.
- for indoor seedlings: transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden OR
- for direct seedlings: transplant to their final location in the garden
Transplanting outdoors (for seedlings started indoors):
- When all risk of frost is removed
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 25 cm
- between rows: 45 cm
Height of the plants: 25 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Exposure: full sun or light shade
When to harvest: 50 to 60 days
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