When to plant lettuce in Wollongong
- Sow in the ground: mid Feb to early OctWollongong area, temperate oceanic
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Wollongong. 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.