(1/5) Timor Lettus plant showing upright leaves and ready to be picked and eaten
(2/5) Timor Lettus growing in pots in Daleys Fruit Tree Nursery
(3/5) Cover Timor Lettuce with a vege net to protect from insect or chicken damage.
(4/5) Timor Lettuce For Sale
(5/5) Leaf of the Timor Lettuce
Timor Lettuce
Lactuca sativa v augustanaA hardy upright lettuce variety that can grow to 2m. Tolerant of hot and humid conditions. Leaves can be eaten fresh or when they are older cook them in soups and stews like spinach. Great for subtropical and tropical gardens producing tasty leafy greens ... Read More
Other Names: Timorese Lettuce, Stem Lettuce, Indian lettuce
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Specifications of Timor Lettuce
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Frequent Watering, Moderate Watering
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed
Growth Rate Fast
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