Mr Fothergill's Lettuce Gustav's Salad Seeds, A favourite Dutch heirloom. Any surplus thinnings can be used as tasty ‘baby leaf’ lettuce.

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm deep, directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. Allow 25cm between rows. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. Thin out to 15cm apart. Water well until plants are established. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply.

•A tender, melt-in-the-mouth ‘butterhead’ type
• Lovingly bred for delicious flavour and texture
• A good source of vitamin A and vitamin C

Sow time: Mar-Jul
Flowering/Harvesting time: May-Oct