Organic Lettuce Matilda 8211 Renee8217s Garden

Lactuca sativa Gourmet Bibb Lettuce EXCLUSIVE– Heat tolerant, premium Dutch Bibb lettuce that reliably forms beautiful, softly folded heads of sweet and buttery tasting leaves with a delicate and really delicious texture. Seed Count: Approx. 400/ Weight: 0.5 g Plant In Sun/Shade Planting Depth Space Seeds Days to Germinate Days to Harvest Feb.-June Aug.-Sept. Full Sun 1/4 in. 2 in. 7- 14 days Approx.50 START SEEDS OUTDOORS In cool early spring weather, start seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Sow 1/4 in. deep and 2 in. apart in rows 6 to 8 in. apart and cover lightly. Tend carefully and keep evenly moist. Gradually thin out extra seedlings, leaving remaining plants standing 10 to 12 in. apart so lettuces have room to size up and fully mature intofull heads. For a constant supply, make several sowings10 daysapart before summer heat comes on. Plant again in late summer for fall harvest. GROWING NOTES Lettuce thrivesin cool conditions with consistent moisture.Weed, water and be sure to thin carefully to proper spacing so plants have room to grow into full sized heads. If birds are attracted to young seedlings, cover with floating row covers or netting. Make a shade structure in hotter climates to extend the growing season. HARVEST AND USE Keep growing plants evenly moist for sweet tasting, full heads. Savor young lettuce thinnings in your first spring salads. Harvest mature heads of these sweet crunchy leaves when they feel firm and well-filled out.Pull and discard or compost over-mature plants if they begin to elongate (\”bolt\”) in hot weather as leaves turn bitter at this stage.