Florence

created by Katrin H. at 10.04.2023

Features

Color

light green

Location

Bed

Outdoor

Raised bed

Resistances

Lettuce aphid resistant

downy mildew resistant

Taste

tender

Fruit shape

roundish

broadleaf

Season Overview

Propagating

Planting

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Florence' lettuce is the perfect variety for outdoor cultivation in spring and summer. 'Florence' quickly forms large heads with a fresh green color, which are very tender and can be harvested as early as May. The plants are resistant to downy mildew and the green lettuce aphid.

Non hybrid

Not frost resistant

Growing tips

The seeds are sown from February to April either as a pre-culture or from April to July directly in the open ground. In the case of pre-cultivation, the young plants are planted in a frost-free garden bed around mid-May. Germination takes 7-14 days at 10-15°C. The plants prefer a sunny to semi-shady location and a nutrient-rich, loose soil. They should not be planted too deep in the soil to avoid lettuce rot. Cultivation period: 12-14 weeks.