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Lettuce Verdagio
Lettuce Verdagio

Lettuce Verdagio Seeds

£1.49

Lettuce Verdagio – a high-yielding green multileaf variety with frilly, crisp leaves and a sweet flavour. Excellent tolerance to tipburn and bolting, suitable for hydroponics and traditional gardens.

Average Packet Contents: 20 Seeds

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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.

Weight 5 g

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