Thompson & Morgan - Dianthus Plumarius Sweetness Flower Seeds

Thompson & Morgan

Experience crisp freshness every summer with the Thompson and Morgan Heritage Lettuce Great Lakes Seeds that thrive in sun or semi shade, producing medium to large hearts bursting with bright green leaves in only 90 days. You'll enjoy a steady supply when sowing successionally from March to August, and with careful watering and mulching, bolting is easily prevented. Perfect for kitchen gardens, these seeds are half-hardy and suit both sunny and semi-shaded spots, reaching up to 20cm in height and 30cm in spread. Each packet contains 400 seeds, offering plenty for regular sowings and ensuring you can harvest whenever you need. Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors from March to August into well-prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of one centimetre in drills 30cm apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Make regular sowings for a constant supply. 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 two 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. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Half-hardy. Position In: Sun or semi-shade. Height: Up to 20cm. Spread: Up to 30cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).