Lettuce Seeds 'Kyrio'

• Big heads of thick, tasty leaves
• Tolerates hot weather
• Good resistance to disease and bolting
• Long cropping season
• Resistant to downy mildew

Quick-growing Lettuce ‘Kyrio’ produces good-sized loose heads of thick, tasty leaves that keep their freshness well after picking. This easy-to-grow variety tolerates hot weather, resists bolting and has good disease resistance. Sow successionally for a long cropping season up to late autumn.

Sow indoors

Sow thinly 1cm deep in clean trays or modules of firm, pre-watered compost. Place in warmth, 10-15°C, and keep moist at all times.

Plant out

After the risk of frost has passed, plant into the required harvest position 25cm apart with 30cm between each row when plants have 3-4 true leaves.

Sow outdoors

Sow thinly 1cm deep in direct harvest location. Keep soil moist at all times. Thin to 25cm apart.

Tips

Keep well watered. Small sowings made every 3 weeks will ensure a continuous supply. Use netting to help prevent damage from birds and insects.