Thompson and Morgan Lettuce Butterhead Tom Thumb Seeds

Catch the joy of homegrown salads with the Thompson and Morgan Lettuce Butterhead Tom Thumb Seeds that thrive in both sun and semi-shade, making them ideal for smaller gardens or containers. Enjoy fast-growing compact heads that can be planted closely together, giving you a quick and plentiful harvest perfect for small families. With just a bit of care and regular watering, you'll have deliciously tender leaves ready to brighten up your salad bowl, whether you're sowing indoors or outdoors. Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors from March to August into well-prepared, fertile, moist soil in sun or semi shade. Sow seeds thinly at a depth of one centimetre in drills 30cm apart in soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 30cm apart and cover with a protective netting or fleece to prevent attack from birds and insects. Make regular sowings for a constant supply. Water lettuce frequently and hoe between plants regularly to prevent weeds from establishing. Dry weather may cause heads of lettuce plants to bolt, so watering is particularly critical during the two weeks before harvesting. A thick mulch applied around the plants will help to retain moisture in the soil. Harvest lettuce when required by pulling up the entire plant before trimming off the stem with a knife. Product Specifications: Half-Hardy Annual. Position: Sun or semi-shade. Height: 15cm. Spread: 15cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Image may be included for illustration of supply, but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).