Joyce J
9 August 2022
In this guide, let’s discuss helpful tips on growing Lettuce in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
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When should you plant Lettuce?
The best months to plant Lettuce in Perth are All year. You can plant using Seed or Transplant, ideally when the soil temperature is around 10-20 degrees celcius and the air is around 10-25 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Seed or Transplant
Ideal air temp: 10-25c
Ideal soil temp: 10-20c
Can Lettuce grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Lettuce in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Lettuce indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Lettuce get?
You will discover that Lettuce thrives on Full sun.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Lettuce isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
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How often should you water Lettuce?
Lettuce really enjoys when it gets Regular watering.
They prefer soil that is Well-drained.
When can you harvest?
Being a 3 To 4 Weeks vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Lettuce crop is around June – Sept. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Lettuce in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Lettuce in rows. You’ll need to allow around 35 centimetres between rows, and 35 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 35 cm
Space between seedlings: 35 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Lettuce seeds for up to 5 years, and use them to grow more next season?
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Enjoy delicious Lettuce in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Lettuce in your own backyard.
Get your children involved. Not only is it educational learning where their food comes from, studies have shown that children are more likely to eat what they have helped grow.
I hope you found this guide useful, and that you soon start growing some veges for yourself.
