& &#38 Lettuce Sulfita 1 Packet

Lettuce ‘Sulfita’ is a fresh and exciting new variety, carefully bred as a cross between a red Batavia and a red Iceberg lettuce. This half-hardy annual delivers the satisfying crunch of iceberg combined with the elegant leaf curl of Batavia, finished with an attractive cherry-red colour to brighten your salads. Ideal for harvesting whole heads or picking single leaves, it provides versatility for all your culinary needs. Thanks to its iceberg heritage, ‘Sulfita’ boasts thick, crisp heads that store well in the fridge, maintaining freshness longer than many other lettuce types. It also offers excellent disease resistance, being slow to bolt and able to withstand downy mildew, making it a reliable choice for UK gardens. How to GrowLight: Prefers full sun or partial shade. Temperature: Best sown in spring and summer; autumn sowings need cloches or a cold greenhouse. Watering: Keep soil moist, especially critical two weeks before harvest to prevent bolting. Feeding: Sow in fertile, well-prepared soil; regular feeding supports steady growth. Humidity: Maintain good airflow; mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds. Lettuce ‘Sulfita’: Hybrid red lettuce with crunchy, curled leaves and excellent storage qualities. Images shown are for guidance only and show the expected results of plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e. g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Decorative pots are not supplied. Features: Unique hybrid combining the crunchiness of iceberg with the curl of Batavia Bright cherry-red leaves add vibrant colour to salads Slow to bolt, extending harvest period Resistant to downy mildew, enhancing crop reliability Specifications: Dimensions: H:5 x W:5 x D:5 cm Weight: 0.2 kg Model Number: KF2504