100% Certified Organic & Demeter Certified Bio-Dynamic Seed
Grown, harvested, dried and packed on Transition Farm
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Lettuce 'Double Density' Gem
Lettuce 'Double Density' Gem
Lactuca Sativa
This loosely formed, small framed romaine is crispy yet tender with green leaves speckled with red splashes. The gorgeous ruffled leaves hold dressing well and have a superb flavour that keeps you coming back for more. Taste test Winner and so attractive! Heat and cold tolerant, bolt resistant variety performs well in Summer and Winter! Downy Mildew Resistance.
Bred by Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seed.
SEED COUNT: 250, 1000 approx.
Germination: Lot#19286 94% Jan 2024
PLEASE NOTE: We do not authorize the repackaging of our seed without written permission
Seed Raising, Growing and Harvest Information
| Plant Type | Site | Spacing | Height | Sowing Depth |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Annual | Full Sun | 15-20cm apart in rows 15cm apart |
20cm | 3mm | 4-6 days @ 16-20°C |
60 days |
TRANSPLANT - Sow indoors early Spring, 2 seeds per cell, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3–4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Thin to 1 plant/cell. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 24°C, until germination. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 0°C.
DIRECT SOW - Lettuce is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 16-18°C. Seeds germinate even at low, 4°C, soil temperature, but poorly above 24°C. Sow seeds 2.5cm apart in rows 25-30cm apart. Lightly cover and keep moist. Enjoy thinnings ultimately leaving 25cm between plants. Ample water grows the sweetest lettuce. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.
