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Lettuce Moonred Seeds

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

Compact Red Mini Romaine Lettuce
Glossy Burgundy Leaves
Excellent Downy Mildew Resistance
Perfect For Pots And Containers

200 SeedsSKU: 27692

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Grow compact, crisp and colourful mini romaine lettuces in beds or patio containers. Also known as a red Little Gem, Moonred forms dense, uniform heads of glossy burgundy leaves with a fresh texture and excellent flavour. This reliable variety has high resistance to downy mildew and some tolerance to Lettuce Mosaic Virus, helping to provide dependable harvests throughout summer.

Key information

Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

Genus: Lettuce

Characteristics & growing conditions

Plant Height: 20

Colour: Burgundy,Red

Habitat: Compact,Upright

Position: Full Sun and Partial Shade

SOW OUTDOORS March-July, thinly 1.5cm/half-in deep directly in the final growing position. Allow approximately 30cm/12in between rows and thin seedlings to 20cm/8in apart. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry weather. Make small sowings every two to three weeks for a continuous supply and harvest when the compact heads feel firm.

Recommended growing locations.

Allotment / Veg Patch

Containers

Patio

Raised Beds

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£2.95 delivery charge

Non-Seed Items

£6.95 delivery charge

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£7.95 delivery charge (e.g. seeds and plants)