Lettuce 'From the Good Gardener'
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Lettuce 'Du Bon Jardinier' (Lactuca sativa) – Offered by Le Potager Ornemental de Catherine
'Du Bon Jardinier' lettuce is a butter-type head lettuce , known for its vigorous growth and crisp texture . Its thick, pale green leaves edged with red form a large, dense, tasty head , ideal for fresh salads and sandwiches.
Particularly resistant to heat and drought , it is perfect for summer cultivation and ensures abundant production throughout the season .
Characteristics of the variety
Type : Butterhead lettuce
Foliage : Thick, pale green with red edging
Texture : Very crunchy
Flavor : Mild and slightly sweet
Tolerance : Tolerates heat and drought well
Maturity : Harvest after 55 days
Use : Salads, sandwiches, wraps
Special feature : Robust and easy to cultivate variety
Quantity per sachet : ±300 seeds
Cultivation method
?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
?? Sowing :
• Indoors in April for an early spring harvest
• Outdoors from May
?? Sowing depth : 6 mm
?? Ideal germination temperature : 8-15°C
? Germination time : 7 to 12 days
?? Spacing : 20 cm between plants
?? Watering : Regular, but tolerates drought well
?? Maintenance : Mulching recommended to conserve moisture and prolong the harvest
With its exceptional resistance qualities and crunchy texture , this lettuce is a must-have for gardeners wanting a tasty and easy-to-grow variety .
Use and special features
?? A perfect lettuce for summer
Tolerates heat better than many other varieties, making it ideal for warm months .
?? Unparalleled texture and flavor
Thick, crunchy leaves, perfect for fresh salads and wraps .
?? Low maintenance and good resistance
A lettuce that tolerates drought well and is easy to grow even in difficult conditions .
