Highlights
- This mixture consists of a blend of Lettuce 'Red Cos', Lettuce 'Green Cos', Lettuce 'Catalogna' and Endive 'Romanesco'
- This year round variety provides a continuous supply of delicious lettuce leaves with the first crop growing in less than 30 days
- Lettuce Leaves Crunchy Blend is perfect for growing in a container on the patio or near the kitchen for easy access, but can also be grown under cover in the winter months to ensure a prolonged supply of lettuce
Description
This year round variety provides a continuous supply of delicious lettuce leaves with the first crop growing in less than 30 days and so on with regular sowing. Lettuce Leaves Crunchy Blend is perfect for growing in a container on the patio or near the kitchen for easy access, but can also be grown under cover in the winter months to ensure a prolonged supply of lettuce. This mixture consists of a blend of Lettuce 'Red Cos', Lettuce 'Green Cos', Lettuce 'Catalogna' and Endive 'Romanesco'. Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors in spring and summer into well prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Autumn sowings should be grown under cloches or in a cold greenhouse for overwintering. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of 1cm (1/2") in drills 30cm (12") apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm (12") apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Make regular sowings for a constant supply. Water lettuce frequently and hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing. Dry weather may cause heads of lettuce plants to bolt so watering is particularly critical during the 2 weeks before harvesting. A thick mulch applied around the plants will help to retain moisture in the soil. Harvest lettuce when required by pulling up the entire plant before trimming off the stem with a kn-ife. Product Specifications: Hardiness: Half-hardy Position In: Sun or semi shade Height: Up to 15cm Spread: Up to 15cm Lettuce Leaves Crunchy Blend is supplied as 1 packet of 500 seeds. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
