Lettuce

Question 1

Named cultivar

Answer 1

Lactuca sativa ‘All Year Round’

Question 2

When to harvest

Answer 2

March to July

Question 3

How to sow

Answer 3

Sow in spring in succession. Broadcast seeds thinly and then prick out seeds into modules.

Question 4

When and how to plant out

Answer 4

March. Space at 200mm apart. Plants are set shallowly.

Question 5

How to maintain

Answer 5

Guard against slugs.
Water regularly but not in bright sunshine.

Question 6

How to harvest

Answer 6

Cut and come again by cutting plant down to approx 25mm high, leaving the centre leaves intact.
Or
Harvest when the plant has developed to desired size, but before it can bolt, by cutting away the entire head in one go.

Question 7

How to store

Answer 7

Wash lettuce so there is no visible dirt. Dry thoroughly. Place leaves in airtight bags and push the air out. Store in the fridge for 1 week.

Question 8

How long to store for

Answer 8

week

Question 9

One pest and it’s controls

Answer 9

Slugs. slug pellets, or physically remove them. Encourage wildlife to the garden like hedgehogs.

Question 10

One disease and it’s controls

Answer 10

Botrytis. Good hygiene, space crops, destroy crop residues, improve ventilation and reduce relative humidity, no overhead watering.