Kings - Lettuce Saladin Seeds

Description

Probably the “Iceberg” on the grocer’s shelf, large well wrapped heads of shiny bright green leaves. Very crisp and stands well at maturity.

Seed Count: 1,200

WHEN TO SOW

March to June

WHERE TO SOW

Early sowings in trays under glass at 13°C. Later sowings direct into the growing site 1cm (½”) deep in rows 30cm (12″) apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Glasshouse seedlings should be pricked off into trays 5cm (2″) apart as soon as large enough to handle. Gradually harden off for planting in growing site 25cm (9″) apart. Thin outdoor sowings to 25cm (9″) apart, thinnings can be transplanted.

MATURITY

June Onwards

HANDY TIP

Never let lettuce crops dry out. The secret of good growing is a fast growth with no checks from drought or cold.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

A good source of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin C as well as vitamin K.