Crisp, tender, medium sized iceberg type with large firm hearts and succulent leaves. Slow to run to seed.
Sow & Grow:
Outdoors: sow thinly, March-July where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile, moisture-retentive soil, which has already been watered. Allow 30cm (1') between rows.
Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Thin out to 25cm (10") apart. Water well until plants are established.
Regular sowings, made every two to three weeks, will ensure a continuous supply.
Harvest: May-October.
Hints & Tips:
For the crispest, freshest heads, pick in the cool of early morning or late evening.