Lettuce Vailan (Winter Gem) Seeds
Vegetable Seeds from Sow Seeds Ltd
Lettuce Vailan (Winter Gem)is a Little Gem type lettuce that has been bred especially for autumn sowing. With frost protection Lettuce Valiant will produce sweet, succulent and well filled hearts.
Lettuce is the staple ingredient for those tasty, fresh summer salads, but you don't have to miss out during those winter months! So why not make it extra special by growing your own crispy lettuces throughout the year. A wonderful base for your salads with its mild flavour and crisp texture.
Lettuce Vailan Vegetable Seed Information
Seed Quantity: | Approx 225 seeds per pack. |
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Sow indoors: A warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm deep, in a tray of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 7-21 days. Transplant, October to April when large enough to handle, to large pots or growing bags in an unheated greenhouse or cold frame, spacing 15cm apart.
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When to Sow |
September to March
Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous supply
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How to Sow: | Thin seedlings once large enough to handle to 15cm apart. |
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Water lettuce frequently and hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing. Dry weather may cause heads of lettuce plants to bolt so watering is particularly critical during the 2 weeks before harvesting. A thick mulch applied around the plants will help to retain moisture in the soil. Harvest lettuce when required by pulling up the entire plant before trimming off the stem with a knife.
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Harvest: | October to May |
When to Sow Lettuce Vailan Vegetable Seeds
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