Head lettuce (spring) Express - organic seeds

Butterhead Lettuce (Spring) 'Express' – Very Early Variety with Tender, Tasty Leaves

The 'Express' butterhead lettuce is a very early variety, known for its light green, tender, and flavorful leaves. This fast-growing lettuce is ideal for the first spring sowings.

Growing Tips for Lettuce 'Express'

Sowing

• Sow from February to mid-April under cover.
• Sow in a nursery bed or directly in the field.
• For nursery sowing, transplant at 30 cm spacing after about 4 weeks, when the plants have 4 to 5 leaves.
• For direct sowing in the field, thin to 10 cm, then to 30 cm.

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

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

Maintenance and Diseases

• Keep the soil moist by mulching.
• Water regularly during dry periods.

Harvesting

• Butterhead lettuce can be harvested 8 to 10 weeks after sowing, when the head is fully formed.
• Harvest by cutting the plant at the base.
• Can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.

Tips and Tricks

• Easy to grow, perfect for beginner gardeners.
• Protect young plants from slugs, as they can cause damage.

With its fast growth and mild taste, 'Express' lettuce is an excellent choice for an early harvest!