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Annual Biennial

Lactuca sativa 'Navara'PBR

lettuce 'Navara'

An oakleaf lettuce with glossy, very dark red leaves. Resistant to downy mildew and aphid

Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red
Summer Red
Autumn Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Tufted
Genus

Lactuca can be annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs, with alternate leaves, milky white sap and daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or blue. The genus includes a wide range of wild plants, as well as species cultivated for their edible leaves (lettuce)

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Thin plants to 25cm apart and keep well watered. Early and late sowings can be made under glass. See RHS GYO advice on lettuce cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in shallow drills. Successional sowings from spring to summer will ensure a steady supply

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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