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This guide is for home gardeners looking to grow fresh, versatile romaine lettuce. The 'Valmaine' variety offers a 'cut and come again' harvesting method for continuous yields or can be grown for crisp heads, providing a sweet flavor and fleshy texture perfect for salads and sandwiches. A potential caveat is the need for protective netting against birds and insects.
| Model Part Number | 23658 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Thompson & Morgan |
You can sow lettuce seeds directly outdoors from March through to August for a continuous harvest.
After thinning, space the plants to 30cm (12") apart to allow for full development.
Yes, this variety can be grown in containers, provided they are deep enough and have good drainage. Ensure consistent watering.
It means you can harvest outer leaves as needed, and the plant will continue to grow new leaves from the center, providing multiple harvests from one plant.
Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds.
The harvest period for this variety is typically from June to October.
Yes, it is recommended to cover young plants and seeds with protective netting or fleece to prevent damage from birds and insects.
Ensure consistent watering and consider providing partial shade during hot weather. Sow seeds in succession rather than all at once.
Check that the soil is moist and at a suitable temperature (typically 10-20°C). Ensure seeds are not sown too deeply and have good soil contact.
Apply protective netting or horticultural fleece immediately after sowing or transplanting to deter birds, slugs, and insects.
This can occur during hot weather or drought. Ensure consistent moisture and harvest younger leaves, which are generally sweeter.
Sowing:
Thinning & Spacing:
Once seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them to 30cm (12") apart. This spacing allows adequate room for the plants to develop fully, whether for 'cut and come again' harvesting or for forming substantial heads.
Positioning:
Plant in a position that receives either full sun or semi-shade. Both conditions can support healthy growth, though partial shade may help prevent bolting in very hot weather.
Protection:
Cover newly sown seeds and young plants with protective netting or fleece. This is essential to prevent damage or consumption by birds and insects.
Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, to ensure continuous growth and prevent bitterness.
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