Lettuce : Romaine : Chartwell

Vegetable

• Crops in : June to October. Days to full maturity: 75 days
• Ideal for : Children

Description

The tastiest of all the Romaine lettuces we have ever trialled. Lettuce Chartwell is renowned for its crunchy texture and the sweetest flavour. Excellent downy mildew resistance, with good bolting tolerance and heart quality during hotter summer conditions.

Romaine Lettuce Chartwell is ideal for spring and summer sowings. Suitable for 'cut and come again', baby leaf or mature hearts.

If you don't agree Romaine Lettuce Chartwell is the sweetest lettuce we will give you your money back - guaranteed!

To claim a refund, please advise the Horticultural Manager in writing of which variety you believe to be better, together with the reasons. Full details available on request. No such claims will be accepted after 31st August 2009.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds thinly at regular intervals, 1cm (1/2 in) deep in drills 30-38cm (12-15in) apart.

Growing Instructions

Thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart for full hearted lettuce or to 15cm (6in) for 'baby leaf or 'cut and come again' salad.

Aftercare

Water well during dry periods.

Nutritional Information

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

Kitchen Notes

Crunchy hearts make it an ideal salad ingredient. Cut heads can keep for up to 2 weeks in refrigerator.