Lettuces do best in an open position on light, fertile, and moisture-retentive soil. They do not prosper on poor soil, which dries out in the summer. Rotate your lettuce crop to avoid a build-up of fungal diseases in the soil. A general-purpose fertiliser can be applied to the soil about ten days before sowing or planting.

These vegetable seeds can be sown either in trays of compost for planting out later or direct in the garden. They do not transplant well in warm weather, so later sowings are best sown directly.

For direct sowings, however, sow your lettuce seeds outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (1/2in) deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 25cm (10in) between rows. 

Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days and benefit from being thinned to 15cm (6in) apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply.

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