For fresh Lettuce from May you will need May King. This heirloom butterhead type has a lovely pink tinge to its inner leaves and the heads are tender and sweet. A real star for the new year, sow as early as January in a greenhouse or a cold frame, then outdoors from late March to July. For those in chillier areas this is the variety you ought to be considering if, like us, you love your salads. (Previously known as May Queen)
Price for 75 seeds
This variety is part of our naturally nurtured range, the seed comes from an organic source
SOW: in a greenhouse or a cold frame start seeds from January. You can start them in modules (seed depth 3-5mm), & transplant with protection. From late March you can transplant or sow direct outside until the end of July, these are not happy sown any later unless you are in a cooler area.
GROW: plant out when large enough to do so at about 25-30cm apart. Protect with cloches in cold weather while they establish themselves.
EAT: fresh in salad – enjoy the flavour on its own or mixed with a range of other leaves such as winter purslane, corn salad or overwintered pea tips.
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