Lettuce 'Batavia Red'

Name: Lettuce 'Batavia Red'
Brand: Sarah Raven
SKU: 110387LBR
Price: 1.5 GBP
Availability: InStock

Like an oak leaf lettuce but with a bit more crunch and bite, and all the better for it.

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

Type: Edible Crop
Position: Kitchen Garden
Soil: Broad Tolerance
Height: 30cm (12in)
Group/Species: sativa
Common name: Lettuce
Moisture: Moist but Well-drained
Aspect: Part Shade
Spread: 30cm (12in)
Cultivation: Direct sow in small batches every 4-6 weeks, March-early September. Can also sow in modules under cover February-September, but avoid the hottest weeks. In warm weather, water the drill before sowing and sow in the evening.

Like an oak leaf lettuce but with a bit more crunch and bite, and all the better for it. Pretty coloured leaves in the garden and bowl.

Please note, illustrated packets are being introduced gradually over the coming months, availability may vary.

Lettuces need plenty of water, but not too much sun. Hot weather increases the likelihood of them going to seed.