{"product_id":"lactuca-sativa-lettuce-may-queen-seeds","title":"Butterhead Lettuce 'May queen' - 1000 seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"167\"\u003eButterhead Lettuce 'May Queen' – Seeds (Lactuca sativa)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eButterhead Lettuce 'May Queen'\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"518\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"623\"\u003eSow seeds indoors from February to April or directly outdoors from March to June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"676\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eSow 0.5–1 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eThin seedlings to 20–25 cm apart to allow head development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"741\" data-end=\"803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"803\"\u003ePrefers partial shade to full sun and consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"856\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eHarvest outer leaves or whole heads when mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"884\" data-end=\"916\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eTender, buttery green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"968\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"919\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eSlow-bolting, ideal for spring and early summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003eCompact, easy-to-harvest heads\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eMild, sweet flavor suitable for fresh eating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1109\"\u003ePerfect for containers, raised beds, and garden rows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eFresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eHome gardens and small spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eSuccessive sowings for continuous harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eSow: February to June\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eDepth: 0.5–1 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eSpacing: 20–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eHarvest: April to July\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eQuick Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eKeep soil evenly moist and shade young seedlings during hot spells to prevent bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51641712050514,"sku":"P133 - lettuce Queen of May","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/P133.jpg?v=1759319867","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/lactuca-sativa-lettuce-may-queen-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}