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Asteraceae
Lettuce, Loose Leaf Lettuce 'Speckles'
Lactucasativa
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Family
Asteraceae
(ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lactuca
(lak-TOO-kuh)
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Species
sativa
(sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Time
Unknown - Tell us
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Red brown polka dots on apple green leaves.