Dragoon | Organic Mini Cos Lettuce Seed
$12.18—$223.57AUD gst excl.
Compact and uniform. Leaves are thick and have an excellent crisp texture
Heads are very dense, hold well in the field, and can be attractively marketed with mini red cos
Key features
- Bolting and tipburn tolerant
- Suitable for hydroponic systems
- Days To Maturity: 43 Days
- Resistances: High: Bl: EU 16, 27, 29, 32, 34; US 1, 8; Nr; TBSV; Intermediate: LMV
- Certified Organic: MOFGA
This product can only be shipped to Australia.
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Cold tolerant•Field•Greenhouse (unheated)•Heat tolerant•Hydroponic
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Growing Information
Dragoon | Organic Mini Cos Lettuce Seed
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Lactuca sativa
CULTURE: 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 16-18C. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce.
THERMAL DORMANCY: Lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures. Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 16-20C. The priming process in pelleted lettuce seeds broadens the temperature range in which the seeds will germinate, overcoming some of their thermal dormancy.
TRANSPLANTING: Sow in flats, 4 seeds/2.5cm., or in 19mm plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 24C, until germination. If sowing into flats, transplant 2.5-5cm apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as -6C. Transplant iceberg and romaine lettuce 25-30cm apart, in rows 45cm apart. Other types 20-25cm apart in rows 30-45 apart for full-size heads or 15cm apart for mini heads.
DIRECT SEEDING: Seeds germinate even at low, 4C, soil temperature, but poorly above 24C depending on the variety and seed lot. Sow seeds 25mm apart, rows 30-45cm apart. Cover seed lightly, about 3mm, and firm soil gently. Thin iceberg and romaine lettuce to one plant every 20-25, other types 20-25cm for full-size heads or 15cm for mini heads. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for uniform germination.
SALAD MIX/BABY LEAF: Sow in a 5-10cm wide band, about 60 seeds/30cm
DAYS TO MATURITY: For full-size heads in mild temperatures from direct seeding; subtract 10-14 days if transplanting. NOTE: Maturity can be 3 or more weeks later in cool weather, and up to 1 week earlier in hot weather.
AVG. DIRECT SEEDING RATE: For full-size heads (precision seeded): 1,000 seeds/70m, 28g/1.75km, 150g/acre @65mm apart in rows 45cm apart. For baby leaf: 1,000 seeds/5m, 30g/120m, 500g/2km at 60 seeds/30cm.
TRANSPLANTS: Avg. 16,000 plants/30g.
SEED SPECS: SEEDS/30g.: Avg. 18,000.
Quick Facts
- Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
- Days To Maturity: 43 Days
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Certified Organic: MOFGA