Lettuce Saladin is probably the Iceberg on the groceríes shelf, large well wrapped heads of shiny bright green leaves. Very crisp and stands well at maturity.

SOW                                    March to June

HARVEST                              June onwards

TYPE                                     Summer Crisphead

PLOT                                   Outdoor plot

WHERE TO SOW:

Early sowings in trays under glass at 13°C. Later sowings direct into the growing site 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart.

WHAT TO DO NEXT:

Glasshouse seedlings should be pricked off into trays 5cm apart as soon as large enough to handle. Gradually harden off for planting in growing site 25cm apart. Thin outdoor sowings to 25cm apart, thinnings can be transplanted.

HANDY TIP:  never let lettuce crops dry out. The secret of good growing is a fast growth with no checks from drought or cold.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE:  A good source of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin C as well as vitamin K.

1 Pack contains 1200 seeds