Lettuce Seeds ‘Romaine Monterreal’ For Cheap
$1.60
- Description
- Size Guide
Description
Description
Lettuce Seeds ‘Romaine Monterreal’
- Succulent, crunchy leaves
- Excellent flavour
- Good bolt and downy mildew resistance
- Copes well with hot weather
Lettuce ‘Monterreal’ is a tasty Romaine (Cos) lettuce with good-sized, compact heads crammed with succulent, crunchy leaves perfect for summer and early autumn salads. This reliable variety has good bolt and downy mildew resistance, and having been bred to cope with the Spanish climate, it performs well even in hot summers.
Sow indoors
March-April: Sow seeds thinly 1cm (1⁄2in) deep in clean trays or modules of firm pre-watered compost. Place in warmth 10-15°C (50-60°F) and keep moist.
Sow outdoors
April-July: Sow seeds thinly 1cm (1⁄2in) deep directly in harvest location. Keep soil moist at all times. Thin to 25cm (10in) apart.
Plant out
May: Plant out into the required harvest position 25cm (10in) apart with 30cm (12in) between each row when plants have 3-4 true leaves.
Tips
Keep well watered. Use thinnings as baby leaf. Small sowings made every 3 weeks will ensure a continuous supply.
Size Guide
| size | chest(in.) | waist(in.) | hips(in.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 34-36 | 27-29 | 34.5-36.5 |
| S | 36-38 | 29-31 | 36.5-38.5 |
| M | 38-40 | 31-33 | 38.5-40.5 |
| L | 40-42 | 33-36 | 40.5-43.5 |
| XL | 42-45 | 36-40 | 43.5-47.5 |
| XXL | 45-48 | 40-44 | 47.5-51.5 |
