Lettuce Verdagio Seeds

Grow Lettuce Verdagio – A High-Yielding Green Multileaf Variety

Introducing Lettuce Verdagio, a remarkable green multileaf variety known for its frilly, crisp leaves and lovely sweet flavour with a satisfying crunch. This compact Apollo-type lettuce boasts thick, spiky-textured leaves that not only enhance the visual appeal of your salads but also offer excellent shelf life, making it a favourite among home gardeners.

Key Characteristics:

• Leaf Type: Frilly, bright green with a spiky texture
• Flavour: Sweet and crisp
• Yield: High, with dense leaf production
• Resistance: Excellent tolerance to tipburn and bolting
• Suitability: Ideal for hydroponic systems and traditional soil planting

Developed by Syngenta, Verdagio has undergone rigorous shelf life trials, proving its quality and durability post-harvest. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for gardens with limited space, and its resilience ensures a bountiful harvest throughout the growing season.

Growing Information

Lettuce Verdagio is versatile and adapts well to various growing conditions, including hydroponic systems and traditional soil gardens.

Sowing and Planting:

• Sowing Period: March to July
• Method: Sow seeds under cover or directly outdoors
• Seed Placement: Scatter seeds on moist compost and lightly cover
• Spacing: Rows should be 30–40 cm apart to allow adequate airflow and growth

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering: Maintain consistent soil moisture to prevent bolting
• Thinning: Utilise young seedlings as baby leaves during thinning to promote robust plant development
• Succession Planting: For a continuous supply, sow new seeds every 2–3 weeks

Harvesting:

• Method: Harvest by cutting at the base; the dense leaf structure allows for easy collection of ready-to-use leaves
• Timing: Regular harvesting encourages new growth and extends the productive period

Culinary Uses

The sweet, crisp leaves of Lettuce Verdagio are perfect for a variety of dishes:

• Salads: Adds a fresh, crunchy texture and vibrant green colour
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Provides a delightful crunch and mild flavour
• Garnishes: Enhances the visual appeal and taste of various dishes

Its excellent shelf life ensures that the leaves remain fresh and appetising, reducing waste and providing more value from each harvest.