{"product_id":"ga-laitue-pommee-albabionda-bio","title":"Organic 'Albabionda' head lettuce","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"131\"\u003eOrganic 'Albabionda' head lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the seed company Gaia, a tender, sweet and bright lettuce for cool climates\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"649\"\u003e'Albabionda' lettuce is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"191\"\u003eheirloom variety\u003c\/strong\u003e that forms a \u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eloose, elegant\u003c\/strong\u003e rosette of \u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"281\"\u003elight green leaves with a yellowish tinge\u003c\/strong\u003e , revealing a \u003cstrong data-start=\"296\" data-end=\"333\"\u003emild, slightly sweet flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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Its steady growth and attractive appearance make it an aesthetically pleasing, productive, and easy-to-integrate choice for any vegetable garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Bean, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberry \u003cbr data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Parsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eSpread\/Carry\u003c\/strong\u003e : Loose, heady rosette\u003cbr data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"907\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"927\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 to 20 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"943\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 150 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1062\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e : Pale green-yellowish foliage, mild flavor, tender texture, excellent in cool climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Light yellowish green\u003cbr data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, crunchy, soft and slightly sweet\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eSow directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eas soon as the soil is workable\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. 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