LETTUCE ‘MULTILEAF CORAL’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
- Beautiful commercial grade variety with frilled, coral-colored leaves.
- Fast-growing and ideal for salads, wraps, and garnishes.
- Rich in vitamins and minerals, making it a nutritious choice for any meal.
- Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, suitable for warm climates.
- Grows well in containers, raised beds, or directly in garden soil.
- Can be harvested multiple times throughout the growing season for fresh greens.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, August – October
- Subtropical: March – August
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: August – April
- Arid: March – May, August – October
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 20 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest outer leaves for continuous growth, or pick entire heads when mature.
Harvest:
45 – 55 days after sowing
Growing instructions (microgreens)
- Lettuce ‘Multileaf Coral’ can be grown as microgreens, providing tender, flavorful leaves.
- Sow seeds in a tray with moist soil or coir, and water daily.
- Ready for harvest in 7 – 10 days for use in salads and garnishes.
