May King, an heirloom butterhead type, has a lovely pink tinge to its inner leaves and the heads are tender and sweet. A real star for the spring with the first lettuces ready from May from an early sowing. For those gardening in chillier areas this is the variety you ought to be considering if, like us, you love your salads.
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 & ENJOY: fresh in salad – on its own or mixed with a range of other leaves such as winter purslane, corn salad or overwintered pea tips for your springtime salads.
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