With very dark green crinkled leaves a high yielding cariety with good flavour. Can be picked as baby leaves and also good for freezing. A good source of pro-vitamin A, vitamin C, lutein and dietary fibre.
 
When to Sow: Mar - Sep
 
HOW TO SOW:
In Pots - sow into moist compost and cover with 1cm of soil. Ideal Temp 15°C. Can be transplanted if required once large enough to handle and after risk of frost has passed, or gown in containers.
 
Sow Direct - heavily into drills a prepared seed bed 1cm deep. Gradually thin seedlings to 15cm.
 
Classification: Annual
Group: Lettuce & Salad
Easy to Grow
 
Germination Time: 2-3 Weeks
Harvest Time: May - Oct
Site: Full/ Part Sun
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Care: Water well , prefers moist soil, offer shade in the afternoon sun in hot conditions.
Use: Edible
 
Harvest: Cut regularly when young and tender
Days to Maturity: 56 Days
Feed:Nitrogen
Plant Spacing: 15cm