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Lettuce Tennis ball

Lettuce Tennis ball

SKU: 628451361701
C$4.00Price
Tennis ball lettuce was one of the most popular lettuces in the early 20th century. Cultivated by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello around 1809.  This  lettuce  grow  in small  rosette  of leaf  light green and are only 7" in diameter.  heads are tender.  Traditionally, lettuce  were pickled in brine and served as an accompaniment to many meals in the 18th century. 
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  • Technical sheet

    Latin name Lactuca sativa
    Type Leaf Vegetable
    place of culture Garden
    Growth Type Annual
    Exposure Sun / Partial Shade
    Depth/Distance  0.1cm 

    Spacing

    		 20cm
    Harvest 50 days
    Sowing may June
    Germination 7-14 days

     

  • Successful sowing

    Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce.  Best grown in cold weather.  Plant in full sun or partial shade.

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