Lettuce : Winter Gem (January-May)

Vegetable

• Crops in : January to May

Description

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 Instructions

Sow seeds into individual pots or a seedtray 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 Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to the greenhouse border, growbags or a coldframe about five weeks from sowing. Plant 20cm (8in) apart each way.

Aftercare

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

Kitchen Notes

Tasty, sweet cos hearts for your fresh winter salads.