Wildform

Season Overview

Description

in the vineyard. We have only known lamb's lettuce as a cultivated plant since the 18th century. It has been known as a food for a very long time, but The wild form was collected in the wild, which actually tastes much stronger and more aromatic. Although lamb's lettuce can be grown all year round, it is best known and appreciated as a winter salad, as it can withstand frosts down to -15°C and can be harvested throughout the winter. Its high vitamin C content has long been appreciated, especially during the winter months. Wild lamb's lettuce is also rich in vitamin B6 and folic acid as well as iron and potassium. The filigree leaf rosettes are cut off close to the ground and prepared raw as a salad.

Growing tips

Sowing time: Possible all year round at temperatures between +5-28 °C. Spring sowing outdoors: usually March to mid-April. Autumn/winter sowing: mid-July to the end of October. Sowing depth: 0.5 cm (light germinator), widely spaced in rows. Optimum germination temperature: 16-18°C. Germination period: 8-21 days, depending on sowing time. As it is a weak grower, it does not need to be fertilized. Lamb's lettuce is self-tolerant and can grow in the same location for a long time. If there is a risk of frost, it is well worth covering the plants with brushwood or double fleece. Harvest: Depending on the time of cultivation, it can be harvested after 6-12 weeks. If the plant is to continue growing, the heart must be left standing. Otherwise, cut off very close to the ground.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Medium (loamy)

Nutrient requirement

Low

Seeding distance

10 cm

Row spacing

10 cm

Seeding depth

0.5 cm