Grown medicinally for the milky white sap that oozes from the plant when it is cut, Wild Lettuce is the ancestor of all salad lettuces grown today. Used since ancient times and by indigenous tribes as a herbal remedy for pain, digestion, and stress.
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Zones: | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Annuals (Grow in All Zones) |
Growth Cycle: | Biennial |
Water Needs: | Low, Moderate, Very Low |
Light: | Full Sun, Full Sun/Partial Shade |
Soil Type: | Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil, Peaty Soil, Saline Soil, Chalky Soil, Silty Soil, Clay Soil, All - Tolerant of Most Soil Types. |
Edible: | Yes, with Caution |
Height: | j: Up to 6 Feet |
Growing Instructions: | Sow in spring after danger of frost into finely raked damp soil. Barely cover seeds or gently press seeds into the soil. Maturity 12 weeks. Can be sown in Fall. |
Warnings: | Can be Invasive |
Special Features: | Medicinal Value |
Growth Rate: | Moderate, Fast |