Lettuce Seeds

Lettuce Cos ‘Paris White’ – Seeds

(Lactuca sativa)

Lettuce Cos ‘Paris White’ is a classic Romaine-type lettuce known for its crisp texture, tender hearts, and mild, sweet flavor. This reliable heirloom produces upright, compact heads with pale green leaves that blanch naturally to creamy white centers. Perfect for Caesar salads, sandwiches, and fresh garden dishes, it’s a favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.

Key Features

• Type: Romaine (Cos) lettuce

• Growth Habit: Upright, compact heads

• Leaf Color: Pale green outer leaves with creamy white hearts

• Flavor: Mild, crisp, and sweet

• Days to Maturity: 70–80 days

• Resistance: Tolerates cooler temperatures and light frost

• Harvest: Mid-summer to autumn

Ideal For

• Crisp salads and Caesar-style dishes

• Home gardens, raised beds, and containers

• Continuous harvest or cut-and-come-again use

Sowing & Growing

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Harvest: May – September

• Spacing: 25 × 30 cm

• Position: Full sun or partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Care Tips

• Keep soil consistently moist for best texture.

• Harvest in the morning for the freshest leaves.

• For a steady supply, sow every 2–3 weeks.

Oak Leaf Lettuce 'Green Salad Bowl' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

A true kitchen garden favorite, Oak Leaf Lettuce 'Green Salad Bowl' is a fast-growing, cut-and-come-again variety with long, deeply notched green leaves that resemble oak foliage. Its mild, tender flavor and crisp texture make it perfect for everyday salads. Easy to grow and slow to bolt, it provides a generous harvest of fresh greens all season long.

How to Grow

. Sow indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to July
. Sow thinly, 0.5 cm deep in rows 25–30 cm apart
. Thin seedlings to 20 cm apart, or grow closer for baby leaves
. Prefers full sun and moist, fertile, well-drained soil
. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous cropping

Key Features

. Classic oak leaf lettuce with tender green leaves
. Mild flavor, perfect for salads and sandwiches
. Cut-and-come-again variety for extended harvests
. Slow to bolt, even in warmer conditions
. Easy to grow in beds, borders, or containers

Ideal For

. Fresh everyday salads
. Cut-and-come-again harvesting
. Home gardens, pots, and allotments
. Gardeners seeking reliable, easy lettuce

Sowing & Harvest

. Sow: February – July
. Harvest: May – September

Quick Tip

For the best flavor and texture, pick leaves early in the morning when they’re freshest and most tender.

Butterhead Lettuce ‘All Year Round’ Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Enjoy fresh, tender salad leaves throughout the season with Butterhead Lettuce ‘All Year Round’ (Lactuca sativa). This versatile variety produces soft, buttery-textured leaves with a mild flavor, perfect for salads, sandwiches, and garnishes. Easy to grow and quick to mature, it thrives in both outdoor and greenhouse conditions.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to late summer or indoors for transplanting.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Sow seeds thinly, cover lightly with soil, and keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart for healthy growth.

• Harvest outer leaves regularly or cut the whole head when mature.

Key Features

• Tender, buttery-textured leaves with mild flavor

• Quick-growing and versatile variety

• Suitable for outdoor and greenhouse cultivation

• Ideal for continuous harvest throughout the season

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Continuous harvest in outdoor or protected environments

• Pollinator-friendly garden spaces

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to late summer outdoors or indoors for transplanting

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Sow thinly, cover lightly, keep soil moist

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of tender leaves.

Cos Lettuce 'Little Gem' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Cos Lettuce 'Little Gem' is a compact, crisp, and tender romaine-type variety producing small, dense heads with sweet, crunchy leaves. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps, it matures quickly and thrives in spring and summer sowings. Its uniform size makes it ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.

• Plant 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow proper head development.

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.

Key Features

• Compact romaine-type lettuce with tender, crisp leaves

• Small, dense, sweet heads

• Quick-growing and high-yielding

• Ideal for fresh eating and salads

• Suitable for containers, raised beds, and home gardens

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Home and container gardens

• Gardeners seeking compact, fast-maturing lettuce

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Harvest: April to July

Quick Tip

• Keep soil evenly moist and protect young seedlings from hot sun to prevent bitterness.

Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Grow crisp, refreshing heads with Iceberg Lettuce ‘Great Lakes 118’ (Lactuca sativa). This classic variety produces firm, compact, light-green heads with a crunchy texture, perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers. Easy to grow and early-maturing, it’s ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and continuous harvests.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from early spring to early summer, or indoors for transplanting.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

• Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly with soil; keep moist until germination (7–14 days).

• Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart for healthy head development.

• Harvest heads when firm and fully formed, before they bolt.

Key Features

• Firm, compact, light-green heads with crunchy texture

• Early-maturing and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Reliable and productive in temperate climates

• Suitable for outdoor or protected cultivation

Ideal For

• Vegetable gardens, raised beds, and allotments

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and burgers

• Continuous harvest with succession sowing

• Homegrown kitchen gardens

Sowing

• Best time: Early spring to early summer outdoors or indoors for transplanting

• Germination: 7–14 days

• Spacing: Thin to 25–30 cm apart

• Prefers full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow in successive batches every 2–3 weeks to enjoy a continuous supply of crisp heads.

Butterhead Lettuce 'May King' – Seeds

Butterhead Lettuce 'May King' is an early, hardy variety prized for its tender, buttery leaves and mild, sweet flavor. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, it delivers crisp, flavorful heads even in cooler spring conditions.

Easy to grow, this reliable lettuce is ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or container cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – May

• Plant spacing: 20–25 cm between plants

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost

• Care: Keep soil moist; thin seedlings to ensure healthy growth

Key Features

• Early, hardy butterhead lettuce with tender, buttery leaves

• Mild and sweet flavor ideal for salads and sandwiches

• Suitable for cool-season gardening

• Compact growth, perfect for beds or containers

• Reliable and easy to cultivate

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 50–60 days after sowing

• Pick outer leaves for continuous harvest or harvest entire heads when mature.

Short Tip

Sow successively every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh, tender leaves.

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Romaine Lettuce 'White Dunsel' is a crisp, flavorful variety with pale green, elongated leaves forming a tight, upright head. Its crunchy texture and mild, sweet flavor make it perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

This variety is fast-growing, reliable, and suitable for spring, summer, and autumn harvests. Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, or containers.

How to Grow

• Sow outdoors: March – July

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm between plants, rows 30–35 cm apart

• Position: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, rich in organic matter

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for tender, crisp leaves

Key Features

• Crisp, pale green leaves with mild, sweet flavor

• Forms a tight, upright head

• Fast-growing and reliable variety

• Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and containers

Harvest

• Harvesting period: 6–8 weeks after sowing

• Pick outer leaves as needed or harvest entire head when mature.

Short Tip

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh leaves.

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Butterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' is a classic, slow-bolting variety producing soft, tender, and buttery green leaves with a mild, sweet flavor. Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and wraps, it forms compact, easy-to-harvest heads and thrives in spring and early summer sowings. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.

• Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.

• Thin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow head development.

• Prefers partial shade to full sun and consistent moisture.

• Harvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.

Key Features

• Tender, buttery green leaves

• Slow-bolting, ideal for spring and early summer

• Compact, easy-to-harvest heads

• Mild, sweet flavor suitable for fresh eating

• Perfect for containers, raised beds, and garden rows

Ideal For

• Fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

• Home gardens and small spaces

• Successive sowings for continuous harvest

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to June

• Depth: 0.5–1 cm

• Spacing: 20–25 cm

• Harvest: April to July

Quick Tip

• Keep soil evenly moist and shade young seedlings during hot spells to prevent bitterness.

Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' Seeds (Lactuca sativa)

Brighten your salads with Lettuce 'Red Salad Bowl' (Lactuca sativa), a stunning loose-leaf variety producing deeply cut, oak-leaf shaped leaves in rich red-bronze tones. Tender, flavorful, and non-hearting, it offers a continuous supply of leaves when harvested regularly. Perfect for cut-and-come-again growing, this lettuce adds both color and taste to the summer garden.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds outdoors from spring to late summer.

• Use fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.

• Sow thinly at 0.5 cm depth in rows 25–30 cm apart.

• Thin seedlings to 20 cm spacing for best growth.

• Harvest young leaves regularly to encourage new growth.

Key Features

• Loose-leaf lettuce with oak-shaped red leaves

• Tender texture and mild, pleasant flavor

• Cut-and-come-again for continuous harvests

• Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt compared to other lettuces

• Attractive color for salads and garnishes

Ideal For

• Fresh salads and sandwiches

• Continuous harvesting through summer

• Containers, raised beds, and garden borders

• Gardeners seeking a colorful, easy-to-grow lettuce

Sowing

• Best time: Spring to late summer

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 20 cm apart

• Prefers moist, fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Sow little and often for a steady supply of fresh, colorful leaves all season.