Lettuce Suzan has large pale green heads. A good choice for sowing under cloches in February and then throughout the summer.
SOW February to June
HARVEST April to August
TYPE Salad Vegetable
PLOT Outdoor plot
WHERE TO SOW:
First sowings can be made in trays under glass at 15°C. Later sowings in cold frames or cloches. April sowings direct in growing site. Sow in rows 20cm apart or in pots/modules 1cm deep.
WHAT TO DO NEXT:
As soon as large enough to prick off seedlings into trays 5cm apart. Gradually harden off before planting outside. Direct sown plants should be thinned to 30cm apart.
HANDY TIP: This variety has good resistance to bolting which makes it ideal for sowing under cover.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE: A good source of antioxidants such as beta-carotene, lutein and vitamin C as well as vitamin K.