Brown Dutch Winter Lettuce (1731)

200 Seeds

🥬 Brown Dutch Winter Lettuce (1731)

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use light, fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.0

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in garden beds, raised beds, hydroponics, or shallow pots.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.3–0.5 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 20–30 cm apart for full heads.
• Thin seedlings if overcrowded.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–22°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun during winter
  • Partial shade during warmer periods

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist during growth.
• Avoid letting the soil dry completely.
• Good drainage prevents root diseases and bitterness.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 4–10 days

Harvest

• Baby leaves can be harvested in:
  • 25–35 days
• Full heads are usually ready in:
  • 55–75 days

Gulf Climate Tips

• Excellent cool-season lettuce for Gulf gardens.
• Heat above 30°C may cause bolting and bitter leaves.
• Succession sowing every 2–3 weeks provides continuous harvest.
• Suitable for pots, raised beds, hydroponics, and balcony gardens.