Freckles Lettuce is a unique and attractive romaine. Medium green leaves are freckled and blotched with burgundy spots. The flavor of the meaty leaves is great, and they are very slow to turn bitter. Adds interest to any salad. 300 seeds PLANTING Lactuca sativa Germination: 4-10 days Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF. Soil above 70ºF. inhibits germination. Seed Sowing Depth: ¼" inch deep Outside Sowing: Spring, when the soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Sow 1” apart, thin to 6-12”, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. Sow heavy seeded rows every 10-14 days for baby greens using 1 oz. Pinetree Lettuce Mix. Starting Indoors: 3-4 weeks before planting outside. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70ºF. soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12” apart in rows 12” apart. How much does a packet plant: 25-foot single row Harvest: Cut whole heads at the base or snip off individual leaves. Tips: Freckles Lettuce needs fertile soil for optimum growth. Work compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.
