Head lettuce (4 seasons) Appia - organic seeds

Lettuce (Four Seasons) 'Appia' – Exceptional Variety with a Large, Blond-Green Head

The 'Appia' lettuce is an exceptional variety, distinguished by the large size of its blond-green head. Its fine leaves have an excellent taste, making it a favorite among gardeners and chefs alike.

Cultivation Tips for 'Appia' Lettuce

Sowing

• Sow from February to March under cover and from the last frost until June in open ground.
• Sow in a seedbed or directly in the field.
• For seedbed sowing, transplant at a spacing of 30 cm after about 4 weeks, when plants have 4 to 5 leaves.
• For direct sowing in the field, thin out to 10 cm first, then to 30 cm.

Lettuce thrives in full sunlight, well-decomposed compost, and requires regular watering during dry periods.

By sowing every three weeks from February to September and choosing suitable varieties, you can harvest lettuce for most of the year.

Care and Diseases

• Keep the soil moist by mulching.
• Water regularly in case of drought.

Harvesting

• Lettuce can be harvested 8 to 10 weeks after sowing, when the head is well-formed.
• Cut the plant at the base to harvest.
• It can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.

Tips and Tricks

• Easy to grow, even for beginners.
• Protect young plants from slugs, as they can cause damage.

With its large, flavorful leaves and robust growth, 'Appia' lettuce is an excellent choice for continuous harvesting!