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09 Oct 13, Jo (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi, I stick my seed in the fridge for three days before planting then chuck it on quite damp soil pat it down and keep the soil moist. I dont put anything on top exect a little bit of sand if Ive got it. Remember snail bait or whatever - they could be germinating but the pests will get to them before you can see !!!!

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08 Sep 13, Keith (Australia - temperate climate)

All you need is some seed raising mix put seeds in according to the packet give a good watering and don't water it until you see the seeds coming up about a week and then keep moist keep in a warm place if you can or you an buy a small hot house for raising seeds happy planting

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13 Jul 13, Kyria (Australia - temperate climate)

I have planted on numerous times over the last few weeks lettuce seedlings. My issue is that as soon as they sprout something keeps eating them:( I can't see a snail trail so I don't think it's that... What else could it be? And how do I get around it without covering the whole patch up? Thanks!

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22 Jul 13, (Australia - temperate climate)

It could be earwigs. Make a trap with some scrunched-up newspaper in an inverted pot and shake the earwigs out every few days into water and get rid of them. Half an orange peel on the ground is supposed to work as a trap too.

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16 Jul 13, Ray (Australia - cool/mountain climate)

I often use soft drink bottles with both tops and bottoms removed to make a tube and push these into the soil around newly sown seeds. Helps funnel water to the seeds and seems to deter crawling creatures that like to dine on newly emerged seedlings. Once the seedlings are a decent size I remove the tubes.

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12 Apr 13, marlene (Australia - temperate climate)

is there any iodine/sodium in ice berg lettuces as Im on a low iodine diet ?

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04 Mar 13, Sheryl (Australia - temperate climate)

Has anyone had success growing Celtuce in South Australia? If so do you have any tips as there doesn't seem to be much information around. Sheryl

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19 Oct 12, Trudy (Australia - temperate climate)

Have tried to grow lettuce a few times from seed and bought plants. I do OK til it gets to summer when I really want them for salads. My vege garden is in full sun but these leafy things seem to suffer in the heat. Today was 34C. Silver beet is (OK?)... but do you think that lettuce would be better grown in a shade house to stop it going limp every day at lunchtime? Thanks Trudy

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13 Apr 13, Darren (Australia - temperate climate)

Hey Trudy, I am in the temperate zone also and have grown lettuce many ways. I have had some good fortune growing it in shallow pots as the roots don't go deep. Then on the hotter days I can move them to more shaded cooler areas.

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27 Dec 12, Wendy (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

I live in Bowen Qld., we have lots of warm windy days here. Grow all my leafy green veges in shade house. Works well. Got a good crop now. Pick off them daily.

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