Re: Transplanting lettuce

Hi Peter,
Thanks.I have seeds for black seeded simpson which I understand are slow to
bolt.I also have seeds for a local (Malaysian lettuce).Our temps are
75-85F-day most of the time though it sometimes goes above that at this time
of year.I plan to plant them in containers so I can shade them or even put
them in an aircon room sometimes.Would be glad to hear of any heat resistant
varieties.This is my first time planting lettuce.

Nesa

----- Original Message -----
From: Pat Schuster <pdanielak@bluecrab.org>
To: <veggie-list@eskimo.com>
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: Transplanting lettuce


> Hi,
>
> Since you say you are about to start your lettuce, I imagine you are
> talking about seedlings?
> I have successfully transplanted lettuce, but probably at lower temps. One
> tip is to transplant them in the late afternoon when the sun has already
> gone down a bit. Then the plants will have the dark of night to rest.
> You'll probably have to water them frequently until they get their roots
> settled in. If you have the possibility of at least partially shading
them,
> that would be ideal. Transplanting lettuce larger than seedlings can be a
> bit tricky, especially in the heat. If you are digging them up from the
> garden, you have to be sure to take enough earth along with them so that
> the roots are not disturbed.
>
> What kind of lettuce are you growing? I'm curious because in July and
> August when it gets quite hot here (upwards of 85 degrees -- 90's and even
> up to 100) I usually can't grow lettuce any longer with my garden in full
> sun. This year I had some italian lettuce that did very well in the heat.
A
> friend gave me the seeds. Sorry, I don't know the variety, but I will ask
> since it did so well here. I also manage some arugula and endive during
the
> hot months. Most lettuces, though, bolt very quickly in the heat. I would
> appreciate some suggestions of summer varieties for next year.
>
> Since the middle of August, I've been sowing seed for lettuce for the fall
> -- a little each week -- and the seedlings are doing very nicely now.
>
> Pat
>
> At 12:34 PM 9/10/00 +0800, you wrote:
> >[...]
> >I live in Singapore and have all year (eat your hearts out!) so am now
> >about to start on my lettuce.What I want to know is if I can transplant
> >lettuce?Our temp is usually 75-85(day) so it might be a bitwarm
too.Should
> >I shade it or place it in the aircon?Thanks.
>
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