Lettuce Antedis Seeds
Lettuce Antedis is a high-quality butterhead lettuce valued for its attractive appearance, excellent flavour and dependable garden performance. Producing large, rounded heads with tightly folded centres and soft, crisp leaves, this variety is equally suited to home gardeners, allotment growers and market production. Antedis develops substantial, well-filled heads with an attractive bright green colour, making it an excellent choice for harvesting throughout the summer months.
The leaves have the classic buttery texture associated with traditional butterhead lettuces, combined with a refreshing sweetness and crisp bite that makes them perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches and garnishes. Antedis has been bred to produce larger heads than many standard butterhead varieties while maintaining excellent internal quality. It is also noted for its good resistance to bolting, allowing a longer harvesting window during warmer weather. The well-closed base helps keep the heads clean, while the tightly formed heart provides excellent presentation whether grown for home use or local markets. Regular sowings every two to three weeks will provide a continuous supply of fresh lettuce from late spring until autumn.
Sowing & Propagation
Sow seeds from March to July outdoors in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Early sowings can be made under glass or in modules from February for transplanting later. Sow seeds 5 mm deep in finely prepared soil, spacing rows approximately 30 cm apart.
Thin seedlings gradually until plants are spaced 25 to 30 cm apart, allowing each lettuce sufficient room to develop full-sized heads. Alternatively, sow into modules and transplant once seedlings have developed several true leaves.
Growing On
Lettuce grows best in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Water regularly, particularly during warm weather, to encourage rapid, uninterrupted growth and prevent bitterness. Applying a mulch around the plants will help conserve soil moisture and reduce weed growth.
Protect young seedlings from slugs and snails, and use horticultural fleece if birds become troublesome. Regular succession sowing every few weeks will ensure a continuous harvest throughout the growing season. Antedis performs particularly well during spring and summer, maintaining excellent head quality with good tolerance to bolting.
Harvesting
Harvest from May to September, depending on sowing date. Cut mature heads cleanly at the base when they are firm and well developed. Harvest during the cool of the morning whenever possible to retain maximum freshness and crispness. The sweet, tender leaves are delicious in salads, sandwiches and wraps.
Key Features
- Excellent butterhead variety
- Large, well-filled heads
- Tender, crisp green leaves
- Mild, sweet flavour
- Slow to bolt
- Well-closed base for cleaner harvesting
- Suitable for spring and summer production
- Excellent for succession sowing
- Ideal for gardens and allotments
- Perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches
Lettuce Antedis is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting reliable crops of attractive butterhead lettuce with outstanding flavour and texture. Its large, uniform heads, excellent bolting tolerance and dependable performance make it a superb variety for continuous harvesting throughout the growing season.
approxamatley 100 seeds
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