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Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook' (Lettuce 'Ashbrook')
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3 hours care
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per year
0.25m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1 year
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook'
Other names
Lettuce 'Ashbrook'
Genus
Lactuca Lactuca
Variety or Cultivar
'Ashbrook' _ Ashbrook' is an upright, frilly, green lettuce with thick waxy leaves that have a good crisp crunch.
Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Irregular
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Birds , Cutworms , Lettuce root maggot , Root aphid , Root knot eelworm , Slugs , Snails Birds , Cutworms , Lettuce root maggot , Root aphid , Root knot eelworm , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Mildew resistant
Grey mould , Lettuce downy mildew , Mosaic virus , Ring spot Grey mould , Lettuce downy mildew , Mosaic virus , Ring spot
General care
Pruning
Pick leaves as required.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook' (Lettuce 'Ashbrook') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist and non-acidic soil in sun. Ensure there is adequate humus and moisture in the soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook'
Other names
Lettuce 'Ashbrook'
Genus
Lactuca Lactuca
Variety or Cultivar
'Ashbrook' _ Ashbrook' is an upright, frilly, green lettuce with thick waxy leaves that have a good crisp crunch.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Irregular
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Colour
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Birds , Cutworms , Lettuce root maggot , Root aphid , Root knot eelworm , Slugs , Snails
Diseases
Mildew resistant
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Lettuce downy mildew , Mosaic virus , Ring spot
General care
Pruning
Pick leaves as required.
Propagation methods
Seed
Monthly care advice
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Where to grow
Lactuca sativa 'Ashbrook' (Lettuce 'Ashbrook') will reach a height of 0.25m and a spread of 0.3m after 1 year.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in fertile, moist and non-acidic soil in sun. Ensure there is adequate humus and moisture in the soil.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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