Thompson & Morgan Lettuce Vailan

BUYERS NOTES

A specially bred Little Gem Cos for sowing from September to January and for growing in a unheated greenhouse or in a cold frame for overwinter production (not suitable for growing outdoors). Lettuce Winter Gem has delicious small, crunchy, sweet hearts equal in taste to Little Gem, will be ready to harvest from January onwards, for use in winter salads.

Sowing Information:

Sow seeds into individual pots or a seed tray of a good quality seed compost, cover seeds with 6mm (¼in) of compost or vermiculite, keep at a minimum of 15C (60F), until germination which takes 7-10 days.

Growing Information:

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to the greenhouse border, growbags or a coldframe about five weeks from sowing. Plant 2cm (8in) apart each way.

Aftercare Information:

Keep greenhouse/coldframe well ventilated on bright days to allow adequate air circulation and to prevent the spread of fungal diseases.

FORM & SPECIFICATION

• Range: A-Z - V
• Category: Vegetable
• Hardiness: Hardy
• Longevity: Annual
• Flowering Period: -
• Harvesting Period: January, February, March, April, May
• No of Seeds: 150
• Measured By: Seed