Description

• These types of lettuce have no heads and have a large pack of red-purple-colored leaves that are joined at a stem. The leaves of this lettuce are smooth, fresh, crunchy, and ruffled with a mild and delicate flavor. It has very curly, fan-shaped leaves with bright magenta edges. Lettuce has many health benefits and is low in calories, sugar, and fat. Leafy lettuce is a favorite among gardeners because it is very easy to grow.
• Where to grow: Balcony or terrace garden Sowing season: Throughout the year (the best time is February-April and September-November) Mode of sowing: Sow the seeds 0.5 inches deep in a Container or Pot. Germination Time: 6 to 10 days from sowing Germination temperature: 15-25°C Harvesting: 50-55 days from seeds sowing, Plant vigor: Strong plant
• Soil – Use well-drained, cool, moist soil with organic matter and pH levels of 6.0-7.0 for better results for the lettuce plants.
• Water – Give proper water to the lettuce plant and always keep moist the soil; avoid overwatering.
• Sunlight – Lettuce is a cool lover plant and it grows rapidly in 5-6 hours of partial shade.
• Temperature – Ideal growing temperature for lettuce is 7-27°C.
• Common pests – Cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles affect the lettuce plant growth and lettuce is infected by some diseases like Black root rot, Downy mildew, and Bacterial spot. To get rid of this problem, it would be right to spray neem oil on the lettuce plant from time to time.