Mr Fothergill's LETTUCE Lakeland

Lakeland lettuce seed by Mr. Fothergill's. Crisp and crunchy 'iceberg'. Ideal for the British climate, large, tight, heavy dark green heads and few outer leaves.

Useful Information: Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit; Easy to grow variety; Vitamin A; Vitamin C; Salad bar.

Sow and Grow:

Outdoors: sow thinly, March-July where they are to crop, 1.5 cm (1/2-inch) deep, directly into finely-prepared, fertile, moisture-retentive soil, which has already been watered. Allow 30 cm (1 feet) between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Thin out to 20 cm (8-inch) apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings, made every two to three weeks, will ensure a continuous supply. Harvest: June-October.

Hints and Tips:

For the crispest, freshest heads, pick in the cool of early morning or the evening.