Taking care of your plants

Overview

A quick-growing leafy crop producing crisp, tender leaves. Sow or plant little and often for a steady supply, and water regularly in warm weather to stop plants bolting. Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest whole heads. Ideal for salads, sandwiches and wraps.

• Vegetable Type: Lettuce
• Key Characteristic: Reliable crop suited to UK gardens with good flavour and productivity.
• Hardiness: Hardy (tolerates normal UK winter conditions).

PLANTING ADVICE

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Suitable for ground or containers depending on space.

• Outdoor cultivation

Best grown outdoors in well-prepared soil in full sun or light shade depending on crop.

• Greenhouse cultivation

Greenhouse cultivation not essential.

CARE & HARVEST

Keep soil moist and weed free. Keep plants well maintained, remove damaged growth promptly and harvest regularly to maintain healthy, productive plants.

• Watering: Water during dry periods to keep plants healthy and productive.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to support healthy growth.
• Cutting and prunning: Remove any damaged or diseased growth as needed.
• Harvesting: Harvest when produce reaches full size and colour for the best flavour and texture.
• Pest and diseases: Monitor regularly for pests and remove affected growth promptly. 

VERVE RECOMMENDS...

• Harvest little and often to keep plants productive and performing at their best.