Curly green lettuce on a ribbon
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Green curly ribbon lettuce (Lactuca sativa), offered by the seed company WH Perron
Green curly ribbon lettuce is a classic variety, highly prized for its excellent flavor . Its medium-green, tightly curled leaves are tender and crisp , perfect for fresh and delicious salads. The plant is vigorous and known for its good disease resistance , making it a reliable and consistent lettuce in the vegetable garden.
Thanks to pre-sown seed tape , planting is simple and precise, with ideal spacing and no thinning required. This method ensures uniform germination and greatly simplifies cultivation, for both novice and experienced gardeners. Harvesting leaf by leaf extends production and delays bolting.
Latin name: Lactuca sativa
Maturity: Annual
Maturity after sowing: Approximately 55 days
Foliage color: Green
Quantity per packet: Approximately 350 seeds
Ribbon length: 6 meters
Formulation: Untreated, ribbon seeds
Use: Fresh salads, harvested as young leaves
Companion plants: Garlic, artichoke, beetroot, chervil, curly endive, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, shallot, strawberry, lettuce, onion, turnip, parsnip, pea, radish, salsify
Nefarious plants: Celery, celeriac, parsley
Cultivation method:
Green curly lettuce on tape is sown directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked. Place the pre-sown tape in a shallow furrow, moisten it, then cover it with a thin layer of potting soil . Water gently after planting. The biodegradable tape ensures perfect sowing density, without wasting seeds.
This variety prefers rich, well-drained soil . Full sun combined with consistent moisture promotes tender, crisp foliage. Adding compost, well-rotted manure, or a nitrogen-rich fertilizer supports vigorous growth. Mulching is recommended to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
Harvest :
Harvest the tender young leaves , ideally early in the morning , as they grow. This gradual harvesting method extends the harvest and delays bolting , while maintaining excellent flavor.
Simple, crispy and always a success!
With its flavorful, curly leaves and the ease of sowing on tape, green curly lettuce is a reliable choice for fresh and abundant salads. Practical, productive, and a pleasure to grow, it naturally finds its place in any vegetable garden, from spring to summer.
