Description

Red lettuce from Montpellier – Heirloom Seeds / Rare seeds

Sowing: March to September

Harvest: May to November

Sowing in pots: filled with seed compost, inside (15/20° day and night). When the plants measure between 5 and 10 cm, transplant them to their final place in rich soil. Seeds may take 10 to 20 days to germinate. Direct seeding: row in a furrow or on the fly, cover lightly with soil and tamp down with the back of the rake. Thin the plants every 30/40 cm as soon as they have 3 or 4 leaves, keep the best ones Sowing can be done until September, you You can stagger them over time (every 3 weeks), in order to extend the harvest period. This is all the more advisable as the orache tends to bolt quickly! By cutting the flower stalks, you will promote the production of leaves, however if you want it to reseed itself, you will have to leave a few flowers! Exposure: sunny or partial shade In hot regions, it is best to sow in the ground in November or spring, as this vegetable does not tolerate drought . Young leaves are eaten raw in salads, you can also eat orache leaves cooked, like spinach. L orach is not susceptible to diseases but it is appreciated by slugs…

500 seeds e about