Annuals > Lactuca > Lactuca sativa > Lactuca sativa 'Elyburg'
Lactuca sativa
'Elyburg'
Elyburg Lettuce
Origin: A cross between 'Iceberg' and 'Little Gem' cultivars.
| Family |
| Asteraceae |
| Genus |
| Lactuca |
| Species |
| sativa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Elyburg' |
| Category |
| Annuals |
| Height |
| 20 cm |
| Spread |
| 20 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A sweet-tasting compact lettuce. |
| Landscape |
| Great addition to any patio or kitchen garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun to partial shade in a rich, well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Compact habit. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Pests |
| Slugs, snails, and aphids should be watched for. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are a lovely green, edible, with a sweet flavour. |
| Propagation |
| Propagate from seed any time from March to August. Great for successional sowing. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| Leaves are edible with a sweet taste. |
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