Description

Best Grown: Outdoors or under cover, good in containers
Sowing Time: March–August
Plant Out: April onwards for early sowings, once frost risk has passed
Harvest Time: May–October (approx. 6–8 weeks from sowing)
Spacing: Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart in rows 25 cm apart
Height: Grows approx. 20–25 cm tall
Difficulty: Easy

Why grow it?

• Crisp, crunchy texture with sweet, fresh flavour
• Beautiful frilly, finely serrated green leaves
• Holds well in warmer weather and slow to bolt
• Heirloom French variety dating back to the 1800s
• Excellent for salads and garnishes

How to grow: Sow outdoors March–August or under cover for earlier crops. Sow thinly, 0.5–1 cm deep, in rows 25 cm apart. Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart. Keep soil moist for crisp leaves. Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut entire heads when firm.

Cooking / usage ideas: Perfect for crisp green salads, sandwiches, or as a bed for other dishes. Sweet, refreshing taste.

Seeds per pack: Not specified