Lettuce Tango

150 seeds

Matures in 30 to 40 days

Planting companions: Onion, cucumber, carrot, ...

Formed by tight dark green rosettes, it is an excellent lettuce for its young shoots. Very rich in vitamins and very tender, it has a appearance similar to endive but with a slightly tangy and pungent taste.

Lettuce prefers to grow in cool weather, so you can sow your first seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil is workable. Lettuce seeds tend to go dormant when the soil temperature exceeds 24°C. Spread the seeds as finely as possible in rich, well-drained soil and full sun. Once they have sprouted, thin them to a distance of 12'' from each other. You can ensure new harvests by sowing new seeds every two weeks.

Lettuce needs moisture to remain tender and sweet. Since its roots are shallow, it is advisable to apply mulch to help retain moisture and control weeds.

Most lettuces produce a second or even a third harvest after being cut. Leaves can be harvested throughout the season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which point the leaves become bitter. The entire plant can be harvested by cutting at the base. Lettuce can be stored in the refrigerator for about a week.