Pick leaves as required!
An attractive reddish-brown type with a light green centre. The crisp frilly leaves form a loose ball-shaped head. Adds colour, interest, and a tangy taste to the salad bowl. Sow late March-early August. Row 15m (50'). RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner. Loose leaf 'picking' variety. Maturing time approximately 10-14 weeks from sowing. This variety trialled, tested and recommended by the National Institute of Agricultural Botany.

Average Seeds 1250

£1.35 Code: 436745

CULTURE: Sow outdoors from late March-early August at fortnightly intervals to ensure a regular supply. Sow in rows 30cm (12") apart and 1.25cm (½") deep and thin the plants to 23-30cm (9-12") apart. For over-wintered supplies choose 'Valdor' and sow seed outdoors late August-early September. For growing in a greenhouse during winter choose the varieties 'Rosetta' or 'Valdor'.
HINTS: Beautifully curled, fringed foliage with tasty leaves that can be pulled for use as required without lifting the whole plant. Slow to run to seed. HEALTH BENEFITS: Source of beta-carotene/vitamin A (For growth, healthy hair, skin, bones, teeth and eyes as well as resistance to respiratory infections) - especially darker green leaves. Reputed to have a sedative effect.