Mr Fothergill's, Mr Fothergill's Lettuce Salad Bowl Red Seeds
Mr Fothergill's flower and vegetable seeds are perfect for adding a splash of colour and natural beauty to your garden or outside space. Whether you're looking for an addition to your window box, some vegetation for your flower bed or a bit of colour for your windowsill, Mr Fothergill's range of seed will have something for you. Lettuce 'Salad Bowl Red' (Lactuca sativa) are easy to grow leaves that are picked as required. They have attractive red-tinged 'oak-leaf' shaped leaves which can be used as baby leaves or more mature plants. You can harvest these plants from April to October. They thrive best in full sunlight and like moisture retentive and fertile soil for maximum growth. Specifications Seed Type Vegetable seeds Sowing Dates March to August Height and Spread (Grown) Space between rows: 25cm Harvest Dates April to October Preferred soil type Fertile, moisture retentive Uses Pick individual leaves as needed or whole 'non-hearting' heads Sun/Shade preference Prefers full sun Seed fill 1250 seeds approx Care instructions Cut a few leaves from each plant which are perfect for baby leaf style salads. They will grow back for up to 4 cuts
