A compact, bronze-tinged loose-heading lettuce that is famously slow to bolt and heat-tolerant. A long-standing Australian favourite for warm gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 20 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lettuce 'Mignonette'
Lactuca sativa 'Mignonette' is an fast-growing edible plant in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 20 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Lettuce 'Mignonette'
Lettuce 'Mignonette' suits warm-temperate, subtropical and cool-temperate climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Lettuce 'Mignonette' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lettuce 'Mignonette' is consistently moist soil. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Lettuce 'Mignonette' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Lettuce 'Mignonette' in the garden
Lettuce 'Mignonette' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lettuce 'Mignonette' with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and warm-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Lettuce 'Mignonette'
Plant Sale lists Lettuce 'Mignonette' as seed and seedlings. Stock isn't live yet — register your interest using the panel above and we'll email you the moment we have it ready.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Lettuce 'Mignonette' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.