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Lettuce 'Black German' / 'Heart's Ace', 'Fearless', 'All'

Lettuce 'Black German' / 'Heart's Ace', 'Fearless', 'All'

Product number: 252950
Origin: Europe
Latin: Lactuca sativa var. capitata

Mainly known here as a tender summer lettuce, but actually very versatile: from spring to autumn. This old variety is well-known throughout Europe and characterised by many names!

Names:
Latin: Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Dutch: Kropsla (Butterhead Lettuce)
Also known as: 'Hjerter Es', 'Fürchtenichts', 'All The Year Round', 'Passe-partout'
English: Butterhead Lettuce

Sowing method: March-April for spring cultivation, in Aug-Sept for autumn cultivation. Sow in (pressed) pots, trays or thinly in rows, poor germination in warmth.

Sowing/planting time:

March
April
August
September

Harvesting time:

June
July
September
October

Soil type:

All soil types

Cultivation location:

Indoors
Outdoors warm / sheltered

Position:

Sun
Partial shade

Flower colour: Yellow flowers
Origin: Europe
Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
Annual or perennial: Annual
Attractive to insects: N/A
Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
Ease of cultivation: Easy

Latin: Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Dutch: Lettuce
Also known as: 'Ace of Hearts', 'Fearless', 'All The Year Round', 'Passe-partout'
English: Boterhoofdsla