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Lactuca sativa

'Elyburg'


Elyburg Lettuce




Origin:  A cross between 'Iceberg' and 'Little Gem' cultivars.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Lactuca
Species
sativa
Cultivar
'Elyburg'
Category
Annuals
Height
20 cm
Spread
20 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
General Description
A sweet-tasting compact lettuce.
Landscape
Great addition to any patio or kitchen garden.
Cultivation
Grow in full sun to partial shade in a rich, well-drained soil.
Shape
Compact habit.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Slugs, snails, and aphids should be watched for.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Leaves are a lovely green, edible, with a sweet flavour.
Propagation
Propagate from seed any time from March to August. Great for successional sowing.
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer)
Leaves are edible with a sweet taste.
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