Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
green leaves
Growth Habit
Low growing
Bloom Season
Spring
Flavour Profile
Mild
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Non GMO
Plant Type
Leafy vegetable
Planting Season
Autumn
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
15 to 20 cm
Light Requirement
Full sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
15 to 20 cm
Planting Depth
0.5 cm
Growing Conditions
Cool climate
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Lamb's Lettuce differ from regular lettuce?
How does Lamb's Lettuce differ from regular lettuce?
It belongs to a different plant family and produces small, tender rosettes rather than lettuce heads.
Can Lamb's Lettuce grow during cool weather?
Can Lamb's Lettuce grow during cool weather?
Yes. It is well suited to cool growing conditions in spring and autumn.
Is this variety suitable for succession sowing?
Is this variety suitable for succession sowing?
Yes. Repeated sowing helps provide a continuous harvest over the season.
Can Lamb's Lettuce be grown in shallow containers?
Can Lamb's Lettuce be grown in shallow containers?
Yes. Its compact root system makes it suitable for containers and planter boxes.
Should outer leaves be harvested first?
Should outer leaves be harvested first?
Yes. Picking outer leaves allows the center to continue producing new growth.
Does Lamb's Lettuce bolt as quickly as common lettuce?
Does Lamb's Lettuce bolt as quickly as common lettuce?
It generally remains productive longer under cool growing conditions before flowering.