From sowing to harvest

sowing

For winter cultivation, choose suitable varieties such as “Vit”, “Accent” or the “Dutch broad-leaved”.

• Drag in Cold frame Grooves that should be 10 to 15 centimeters apart.
• Place the seeds in a thin layer about an inch deep.
• Cover the seeds with a fine layer of soil and press it down.
• Then water well.

If you do not scatter the seeds too densely, you can save yourself the need to separate them later.

The ideal location

Lamb's lettuce prefers a rather moderately nutrient-rich, dry soil and a sunny spot. The cold does not harm the hardy plant, it germinates and then grows much more slowly.

Water and fertilize

Lamb's lettuce loves it moist, but not too wet. So water only moderately.

There is hardly any need to fertilize, because the lamb's lettuce needs the remaining nutrients from previous cultures. If necessary, you can grow it with something organic

Vegetable fertilizer(€ 14.99 at Amazon *) support in small doses.

On mild days, open the cold frame a little to provide ventilation. This prevents fungal growth.

Harvest lamb's lettuce

Depending on the temperature, you can harvest the first lettuce after about three months. Cut the leaves off with a sharp knife or kitchen scissors; you can leave the roots in the ground and chop them under.

How can you avoid having the entire lettuce ready for harvest at once?

Lamb's lettuce germinates and grows fairly evenly. This can mean that all lettuce plants reach harvest size at the same time. To avoid this, you should mark the rows in the bed and sow them at intervals of one to two weeks as required.

Lamb's lettuce is used to improve the soil

Since the delicious vegetables develop many roots that contribute to soil improvement, the lettuce plant is often used as a green manure. So it is ideal for making the earth in the cold frame fit for the new gardening season.