About
A compact, semi-cos type lettuce producing crisp hearts held low to the ground and wrapped well in outer leaves. This cultivar shows good winter hardiness enabling autumn sowings that will crop in early spring and is also slow to bolt in warmer weather.
About the genus
Lactuca can be annuals, biennials, perennials or shrubs, with alternate leaves, milky white sap and daisy-like flowers in white, yellow or blue. The genus includes a wide range of wild plants, as well as species cultivated for their edible leaves (lettuce)
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesPatio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun on moisture-retentive soil. Use cloches or biodegradable horticultural fleece to protect early and late crops. See Lettuce (Grow your own)
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails and lettuce root aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and downy mildews