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lettuce 'Navara'

Lactuca sativa 'Navara'^PBR

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Lactuca
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An oakleaf lettuce with glossy, very dark red leaves. Resistant to downy mildew and aphid

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Thin plants to 25cm apart and keep well watered. Early and late sowings can be made under glass. See RHS GYO advice on lettuce cultivation for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in shallow drills. Successional sowings from spring to summer will ensure a steady supply

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

Gravel GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years