‘Ashley’ leaf lettuce, ecologically grown seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Name: ‘Ashley’ leaf lettuce, ecologically grown seeds ( Lactuca sativa )
Brand: Gaia
Price: 4.99 CAD
Availability: InStock

Lettuce

Product code : GAIAS-0276

Productive heirloom lettuce forming loose heads with dark green frilly leaves. Good disease resistance and cold tolerance; reaches maturity in 50 to 60 days. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

‘Ashley’ leaf lettuce, ecologically grown seeds (Lactuca sativa) This open-pollinated heirloom forms loose heads of crinkled dark-green leaves. Dependable and productive, it is known for good disease resistance and the cold tolerance typical of leaf lettuces. Its texture suits salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and fresh garnishes. First harvests may begin around 45 days, while Gaia’s technical information lists 50 to 60 days to maturity depending on conditions and harvest stage. The packet contains 300 ecologically grown seeds; Gaia does not identify this product as certified organic. Ashley offers a reliable cool-season harvest for Canadian gardens.

Direct sow as soon as soil can be worked, 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, or start seed indoors three to four weeks before planting out. Maintain the medium at 12 to 21°C, optimally 16 to 18°C; germination generally takes 7 to 10 days. Most lettuces germinate poorly when temperatures rise above 25°C. Space plants approximately 6 inches apart. Leave 12 to 18 inches between rows for line or bed production, and 18 to 24 inches where a wider irrigation or harvest aisle is needed. Thin carefully so retained seedlings have light, airflow, and room to form loose heads.

Grow Ashley in sun or light partial shade and fertile, cool, well-drained soil. Maintain even moisture to keep leaves tender and limit bitterness. Plants reach approximately 10 to 12 inches tall and 8 to 10 inches wide and tolerate temperatures near −7°C. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut the entire loose head. Gaia indicates that flavour is especially good in fall after a few cold nights. For storage, keep clean dry leaves refrigerated; Gaia’s product information also mentions storage near 1 to 2°C in sand in a root cellar. Use harvested leaves promptly for the best crisp texture.

Uses in the garden

Harvest anytime, but flavor is best in autumn after 2-3 cold nights. Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Beans, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberries. Packet contains 300 seeds. Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Beans, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberries. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate containers to encourage balanced growth. When multiple seedlings compete for the same space, thin carefully to keep the most vigorous subjects without disturbing their roots. Before outdoor planting, gradually acclimate young plants to wind, sun, and temperature fluctuations for several days. Respect the indicated spacing so that air circulates between plants and each has sufficient light, water, and nutrients. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry, then adjust the frequency according to the weather, drainage, and container volume.

01 How much does the packet contain?

The packet contains 300 seeds of ecologically produced Ashley leaf lettuce. Gaia presents this annual variety as heirloom and open-pollinated but does not identify it as certified organic. Read the packet instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium, then moisten it before sowing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed evenly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate containers to promote balanced growth.

02 How to start sowing?

Sow directly 0.6–1.3 cm deep as soon as the soil can be worked, or start indoors three to four weeks before planting. Maintain 12–21°C and avoid temperatures above 25°C. Read the package instructions before beginning and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-draining substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedling uniformly moist without stagnant water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and rotate containers regularly to promote balanced growth.

03 How long does germination take?

Germination typically takes 7 to 10 days at 12 to 21°C, ideally 16 to 18°C. Keep the substrate uniformly moist without standing water. Read the instructions on the packet before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, and well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without allowing standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place the seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly rotate the containers to promote balanced growth.

04 How do you organize planting in the garden?

Space plants about 15 cm apart. Leave 30 to 45 cm between rows, or 45 to 60 cm for wider spacing. Plants grow to about 25–30 cm tall and 20–25 cm wide. Read the package instructions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained substrate, then moisten it before placing the seeds to limit their movement. Keep the seedlings uniformly moist without standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around the young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly turn the containers to promote balanced growth.

05 When should we harvest?

Harvest leaves as needed around 45 days, or count 50 to 60 days for a loose head to develop. The flavor is particularly pleasant after a few cool nights; keep the leaves cool. Read the packet directions before starting and keep the label to track the variety throughout the season. Prepare a clean, loose, well-drained growing medium, then moisten it before sowing seeds to limit their displacement. Keep the seedbed uniformly moist without standing water, as excess moisture reduces aeration around young roots. Place seedlings in bright light as soon as they emerge and regularly turn containers to promote balanced growth.