Timor Lettuce Seeds x20 | Lactuca Sativa Var. Augustana

Timor Lettuce Seeds

Lactuca sativa var. augustana

A unique and hardy upright lettuce, Timor Lettuce is perfect for warm climates where traditional lettuces struggle. Known for its ability to handle heat and humidity, this versatile plant produces abundant leafy greens with a bonus — its stems and mature leaves can also be cooked like spinach.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Thrives in tropical and subtropical climates
• Heat and humidity tolerant (no bolting stress like regular lettuce)
• Fast-growing and productive
• Can be eaten fresh or cooked
• Great for year-round leafy greens
• Suitable for garden beds or pots

🍲 Culinary Uses

• Young leaves: perfect for fresh salads
• Mature leaves: ideal for soups, stir-fries, and stews
• Stems: can be cooked and enjoyed like a mild, tender vegetable

A great option when you want a multi-use leafy green that doesn’t give up in the heat.

🌱 Growing Info

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa var. augustana
• Also Known As: Timorese Lettuce, Stem Lettuce, Indian Lettuce
• Climate: Tropical, Subtropical
• Growth Habit: Upright, fast growing
• Height: Typically up to 1m+ (can grow taller in ideal conditions)
• Sun: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, neutral pH (6.6–7.3)
• Water: Moderate to frequent watering
• Fertiliser: Compost, seaweed, or all-purpose fertiliser
• Harvest: First year
• Frost: Prefers temps above 5°C
• Evergreen: Yes (retains leaves in warm climates)

🪴 Perfect For

• Hot climate gardens where lettuce usually fails
• Raised beds, food forests, and permaculture systems
• Companion planting in diverse growing systems
• Pots, small spaces, and backyard gardens

🌼 A Note From Our Farm

We love Timor Lettuce as a reliable green through the warmer months, especially when other leafy crops struggle. It’s a great addition to a diverse garden — productive, hardy, and incredibly useful in the kitchen 🌿

Shipping 

All items are posted on a Monday Express post, with Australia Post. If Monday is a public holiday they will be sent the Tuesday or the following Monday depending on the destination. We aim to deliver healthy and happy plants :)

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