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Lettuce Winter Density Seeds

Lettuce Winter Density Seeds

1 Packet (Approx 1200 Seeds )

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Lettuce Winter Density is a versatile, compact semi-cos variety, notable for its winter hardiness and crisp, dark green hearts. It's ideal for extending the salad season in cooler climates, particularly in the UK.
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Characteristics

Appearance

The Winter Density lettuce variety showcases a semi-cos structure with dark green, crisp leaves forming a dense heart. Its growth resembles that of a Little Gem, albeit with a more robust demeanour suited for winter months.

Taste Profile

Boasting a sweet, fresh flavour akin to a butterhead lettuce, Winter Density is a delightful addition to salads and various cold dishes. Its crisp texture holds well, making it a reliable choice for culinary use.

Yield

When sown between March and September, it promises a continual crop. With autumn sowing, it yields harvests from March to April, while spring to summer sowing produces crops from May to July.

Growth Type

Winter Density is a semi-cos variety, offering a compact growth pattern that’s adept at withstanding colder temperatures, yet also shows a good tolerance to heat and is slow to bolt.

Cultivation Environment

Preferring well-drained, rich, moist soil, this lettuce variety flourishes in outdoor beds but can also be nurtured in greenhouses or polytunnels, especially during very cold spell

Reliability

Known for its hardiness in winter and tolerance to heat, Winter Density is a reliable choice for year-round cultivation, enabling an extended salad season.

Cultivation Notes

Sowing is recommended at a depth of 1.5cm in rows 25cm apart. Ensuring regular watering and hoeing between plants to prevent weed establishment is crucial, more so in the two weeks leading up to harvest. Mulching helps retain soil moisture, and cloche or fleece protection benefits early sowing and during cold spells.

  • Plant Hight / Spread

    Height: 20cm Spread: 25cm

  • Positioning

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Hardy

  • Ideal Location

    Outside beds, Polytunnel

In Summary:Lettuce Winter Density is a hardy, semi-cos variety perfect for UK growers seeking to extend their salad season. With its crisp, dark green leaves, sweet flavour, and robust growth from March to July, it stands as a reliable, heat-tolerant choice for outdoor beds, greenhouses, or polytunnels. Its cultivation requires regular watering, weed prevention, and potential cold-weather protection for optimal yield.