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Claytonia
Lettuce
LettuceClaytonia perfoliata
- Full sun
- Zones 4–10
- 40 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Quantities of heart-shaped leaf pairs, each "wrapped" around a white-flowered stem. Can tolerate moderate frost and can be grown all winter in mild regions or in cold greenhouses. The taste of the young leaves is wild and fresh. Suitable for multiple cuttings. Also known as miner's lettuce.
Planting
Direct sow in spring or autumn; tolerates winter growing in mild regions or cold greenhouses
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Slugs, snails, aphids. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus.