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'Australian Yellowleaf' Lettuce |
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Looseleaf
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Looseleaf Australian heirloom. Large, slow-bolting plants with neon chartreuse leaves.
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50
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| Seed Sources: |
Seed Savers Exchange - updated in 2014
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.5 Stars)
Taste: (4.0 Stars)
Yield: (5.0 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.5 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 2
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 12/06/2023 by
Creed
- An experienced gardener
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Pierce, Washington, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| I have grown this lettuce for 3 years now and it is a favorite of mine. It is very prolific, producing large leaves, fast. I use it as a cut and come again, leaving a few plants to mature without cutting. I find this to be a very visually appealing lettuce and the leaf color (yellow-green) looks great mixed with other colors and varieties of cut greens. I really enjoy the taste as well. It is mild, slightly sweet and is without bitterness. It is very slow to bolt. \r\nThis year (2023) I grew 15 varieties of lettuces. This is one of my top 5 favorites and I will grow in again in the future. \r\nI had no disease problems. I did have problems with slugs this year throughout my entire garden. \r\nI recommend this. |
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Reviewed on 01/30/2010 by
genuinefauxfarm
- An experienced gardener
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Bremer, Iowa, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| This is one of our summer lettuces that is very slow to bolt and produces very impressive heads with very large leaves. Soft leaves, generally mild flavor. This, and Grandpa Admires are two lettuces that are fun to grow. They are beautiful to look at, can get some good size (so make sure you transplant with a little extra space - or thin - to prevent bolting), and if you put transplants in rather than direct seeding, you can get very nice reliable crops. We have noticed that heavy rains or winds tend to make these plants look "sad" with the large outer leaves laying down (on the ground or drooping). At this point, you need to pick this crop before the leaves lose their quality. They will look fine (and taste great) once picked, soaked and given a quick shake to get the leaves to realign (one of the things you can do with a soft leaf). If left too long, you can still pick the smaller leaves off the top. The lower leaves will lose their marketability (but will taste good enough in your own salad). |
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