Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
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Lettuce, Butterhead ‘Sylvesta’

Lettuce, Butterhead ‘Sylvesta’

A large butterhead variety which is best planted from mid-summer through to mid-autumn for autumn and winter crops.

 

 

When to sow: Year round
Where to sow: Seed trays, pots or direct sow
Depth to sow: 5mm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 20cm Between rows 30cm

 

Directions: Plant 3 seeds every 20cm in rows 30cm apart. Thin to one seedling after the first true leaves appear. Or plant 2 seeds to a 5cm pot or 2cm apart in seed trays and plant out when big enough. Lettuce germinate best at or below 20C.

This plant is not in our current range and is provided here for customer information only.