Oasis Lettuce Combo seedlings (Lactuca sativa) are a mixed selection including Cos, Mignonette and Butterhead lettuce types. Supplied in a Vegie Patch punnet, they are suitable for garden beds and pots. Pick the outer leaves as needed for salads and sandwiches, allowing the plants to continue producing.
Growing information
- Position: Full sun to light shade.
- Height: Approximately 20cm.
- Spacing: Plant seedlings 20cm apart.
- Planting season: Listed by Oasis for year-round planting; suitability depends on local conditions.
- Harvest: Approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on growing conditions.
- Frost tolerance: Frost tolerant.
- Containers: Suitable for pots with drainage holes.
Planting and care
Prepare well-drained soil before planting. Space the seedlings out rather than planting the whole punnet as one clump. Water regularly and fertilise according to the fertiliser label. Protect young plants from snails.
Harvesting lettuce
Pick the outer leaves when they are large enough to use, leaving the centre of each plant intact for further growth. The 6–8 week harvest time is a guide rather than a fixed picking date.
Frequently asked questions
Which lettuce types are included?
Oasis describes Lettuce Combo as a mixed selection including Cos, Mignonette and Butterhead types. It is supplied as young plants, not a packet of seeds.
Can I grow these lettuce seedlings in pots?
Yes. Choose a container with drainage holes and enough room to space the plants approximately 20cm apart. Position it in full sun to light shade and water regularly.
Video: Growing a spring vegie patch
This general Oasis planting video is also featured on the supplier's product page.
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