Lettuce Locarno
Lactuca sativa 'Locarno'
Early-maturing lettuce variety for open ground and greenhouses. Forms beautiful dense rosettes of light green leaves with wavy edges. Resistant to bolting and ideal for regular harvests.
Stages of growth
Planting calendar
How to care
Abundant watering before sowing to moisten the soil
- •Prepare loose fertile soil
- •Add compost before sowing
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Lettuce can be sown from April to September directly into open soil. When temperatures exceed 20°C, it is recommended to sow in the afternoon or shade from bright sun to avoid bolting.
From sowing to first leaf harvest takes 30-40 days. Full rosette is ready for harvest after 45-50 days.
Lettuce requires regular watering 2-3 times per week depending on weather. Soil should be moist but not waterlogged. Water more frequently during hot days.
Bolting (producing flower stems) occurs due to high temperatures and long day length. This makes harvesting difficult. Avoid sowing at the height of summer or choose shaded locations.
No, Locarno lettuce is best sown directly in soil. Seedling method is possible but not necessary.
Benefits and nutrition
Benefit information coming soon
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