{"product_id":"timor-lettuce-seeds-lactuca-sativa-var-augustana-x-20","title":"Timor Lettuce Seeds x20 | Lactuca Sativa Var. Augustana","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1p69ko4\" data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eTimor Lettuce Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"152\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"119\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eLactuca sativa var. augustana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"452\"\u003eA unique and hardy upright lettuce, \u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eTimor Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"454\" data-end=\"457\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11dhifo\" data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e🌿 Why You’ll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"766\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1kmyeof\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"538\"\u003eThrives in \u003cstrong data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\"\u003etropical and subtropical climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fpd8dz\" data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"614\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"571\"\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e (no bolting stress like regular lettuce)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mhj9rm\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eFast-growing and productive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f2367a\" data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eCan be eaten \u003cstrong data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"681\"\u003efresh or cooked\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cntd5\" data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eGreat for \u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eyear-round leafy greens\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1tn8h0s\" data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eSuitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"764\"\u003egarden beds or pots\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"771\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j2yxe7\" data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e🍲 Culinary Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ivp2je\" data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eYoung leaves: perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"839\"\u003efresh salads\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tqt0g3\" data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eMature leaves: ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"901\"\u003esoups, stir-fries, and stews\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jio07s\" data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eStems: can be cooked and enjoyed like a mild, tender vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eA great option when you want a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003emulti-use leafy green\u003c\/strong\u003e that doesn’t give up in the heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yq02js\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e🌱 Growing Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"31twol\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eLactuca sativa var. augustana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h4vyr0\" data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timorese Lettuce, Stem Lettuce, Indian Lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9avgo1\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical, Subtropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hw0sj5\" data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, fast growing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1g70enf\" data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1301\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically up to 1m+ (can grow taller in ideal conditions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17fu0ty\" data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1383\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nkhc5u\" data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, neutral pH (6.6–7.3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pep31e\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to frequent watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y9dlpc\" data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost, seaweed, or all-purpose fertiliser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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