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Carlton

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Carlton

Lettuce

Brassica rapa var. perviridis

  • Shade
  • Zones 5–9
  • 21 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 8" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Compact plant with good heat and cold tolerance. Better uniformity and yield than open-pollinated varieties. Traditionally used in Japan either steamed and seasoned with soy sauce, or in stir fries and soups. It is also excellent braised or, at the baby leaf stage, used in salads.

  • Planting

    Direct sow or transplant seedlings started indoors 3-4 weeks before planting. Can sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

  • Growing

    Sun: shade. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, tipburn.