Still the premier garden lettuce in most people's vegetable patch. It has large, wrinkled leaves with a big tight centre of crisp, white leaf. It is outstanding whether the summer is wet or dry and always slow to run to seed.
Sow thinly from spring to mid summer 6mm (¼in) deep in drills 38cm (15in) apart. A moist well drained soil which has had plenty of compost during the previous autumn is best. In very hot weather it is best to water the soil before sowing and to make s
Thin out gradually to 30cm (12in) apart.
Harvest when the head feels firm when gently pressed. The heads keep well in a fridge if they are wrapped in polythene film.
Flowering Period: Cropping: 80 Days
Plant Type: Vegetable
1500 seeds
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Imaginative marketing techniques have made Thompson & Morgan the industry's pace-setters and have helped keep the company dynamic and young at heart. The quality of the product is the cornerstone of the Thompson & Morgan's success, and quality control dominates every aspect of Thompson & Morgan's operations. All suppliers have to stipulate seed germination rates, regular checks are made by T&M's management of all contracted growers' crops and every consignment of seed is rigorously tested in the laboratory and trial grounds by the company's technicians. Finally, the seed is foil packed to retain pristine freshness before being inserted into the well-known and distinctive Thompson & Morgan packets. With every packet comes the company's guarantee as to its viability.