Thompson and Morgan Lettuce Moonred Seeds

Enjoy vibrant salads with the Thompson and Morgan Lettuce Moonred Seeds that promise crisp, glossy red leaves and a compact romaine heart, perfect for adding a sweet burst of colour to your dishes. You'll find the neat and compact growth habit makes them a dream for window boxes, patio containers or tidy allotment rows, while the high resistance to downy mildew means they'll thrive even in unpredictable weather. With the packet containing 200 seeds, you can sow regularly for a constant supply of nutritious, antioxidant-rich leaves that are so sweet you won't need dressing. Direct sow lettuce seeds outdoors from March to July 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. 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. High downy mildew resistance. A lettuce so sweet that it does not even need dressing - and it’ll add colour to the salad bowl! Most lettuces are good sources of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin C, as well as vitamin K and folic acid. Product Specifications: Position in: full sun. Height: Up to 20cm. Spread: Up to 15cm. Delivered with growing and care instructions. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. An image may be included to illustrate the supply, but it can vary with seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).