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09 May 08, Don (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

i've got lettuces in the open which are growing nicely that were established in February and March. Just wondered if the seed would germinate in the cold ground.

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09 May 08, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

In cold months I start seeds under agri-fleece frost protection or in seed trays. I've found that lettuce takes forever to germinate (if ever) when sown directly in frost-exposed ground.

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26 Jul 08, Wayne (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Can lettuce be grown in a area where frost is common in winter?spring

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28 Jul 08, Michelle (Australia - temperate climate)

I am on the Mornington Peninsula area in Vic which often has frosty temps in Winter. I have lettuce growing from June-Aug with no major frost problems, or pests. Bunnings sells organic pest sprays which are okay.

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28 Jul 08, Chris (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I grow lettuce through the winter frosts. They thrive under agri-fleece material, and survive uncovered so long as the ground doesn't freeze. A chinese cos-style lettuce 'Glenda White' that I got from seed savers years ago does particularly well through winter.

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29 Jul 08, Barbara in Lane Cove (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I'm growing very happy lettuce in hanging baskets in the middle of my clothes line - it's the best place for winter sun, plus the slugs haven't found their way up there (yet) :-) There's still room for the washing around the outside.

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21 Sep 08, PaulinBrisbane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Wondering if anyone can tell me the minimum soil depth Lettuce requires ?

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01 Dec 08, Gerri (Brisbane) (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

My Iceberg letttuce grew fast and look perfect but are not sweet. Any tips on how to grow sweet lettuce (and other veggies) in Brisbane please?

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14 Jan 09, sam (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I am having trouble with growing my lettuce ,they r in the shade and get loys of water including thrive but they r dying can anyone help. cheers sam am in brisbane

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05 Feb 09, sharon matthews (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

Gerri...ive heard that lettuce needs to be grown fast for it to be sweet. Lots of nitrogen rich organic liquid fertiliser.

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