Mixed Lettuce Plants are a great method to get a lot of fresh, crunchy leaves from your own garden. This mix usually has a variety of lettuces in it, which gives it a range of hues, textures, and flavours that are great for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. When you grow your own lettuce, you can choose the leaves when they are at their freshest, which tastes far better than store-bought lettuce.

Lettuce plants are particularly well-suited for vegetable gardens, raised beds, window boxes, and pots. They grow quickly and are highly rewarding. They are a good cut-and-come-again crop since you can pick leaves from them often and the plants will keep growing new ones all season.

Please note: the decorative pot shown in the images is for illustration purposes only and is not included with the plant.

Plant genus Lactuca

Common Name Lettuce

Plant type Vegetable Plants

Foliage type Annual

Hardiness Tender

Soil acidity Neutral

Planting aspect North Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

Flower colour Yellow

Leaf colour Green, Purple, Red

Growth Rate Fast

Edible Use Yes

Planting Companion Carrots, Chives, Marigold

Light Required Full Sun

Watering Keep the soil consistently moist while the crop is establishing and growing, especially during flowering, fruiting or rapid leafy growth. Water deeply at the base rather than little and often, allowing excess water to drain away. Plants in containers, grow bags or greenhouses may need daily checks during warm weather.

Best Growing Conditions Grow in partial shade to gentle sun in multi-purpose compost, enriched with organic matter where appropriate. Choose an open position with good airflow and enough space for the crop to mature without excessive competition. Protect tender crops from late frost and cold winds, and use greenhouse or sheltered growing conditions where the variety requires extra warmth.

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