Salad Vegetable

• Crops in : All year round
• Ideal for : Children

Description

A loose leaf 'picking lettuce' producing abundant pale green leaves to add to salads and sandwiches, or used as a garnish.

Lettuce is very suitable for inter-cropping between taller, long-standing vegetables, such as beans, tomatoes, peppers, etc. Lettuces require rich, moisture retentive soil free of weeds.

Sowing Instructions

Sowings are made in succession throughout the year under protection for continuous cutting. Sow during autumn and winter to mature under protection. For spring and summer sowings, sow direct in rows, in drills 13mm deep.

Aftercare

Harvesting of the leaves can commence after about 20 days during summer. Cut frequently to keep the crop continuously producing new tender leaves.

Nutritional Information

The dark green leaves of lettuce are a good source of beta-carotene and Vitamin A.

Kitchen Notes

Serving suggestion - Italian style lettuce. Shred and mix a selection of leaves including radicchio. Shred a sweet pepper. Mix all with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serve with Italian bread.