When to plant lettuce in Townsville
- Sow in the ground: mid May to mid JulTownsville area, tropical savanna
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Townsville. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A quick salad crop for most of the year in Adelaide, with leafy types ready in 6 to 8 weeks. It prefers cooler months; in summer give afternoon shade and plenty of water, or it bolts and turns bitter. Sow small amounts often for a steady supply.