Country Value Lettuce Lobjoits Green Cos

A popular, traditional cos variety with large succulent leaves that wrap protectively around a crisp, dense heart. Slow to bolt, it is ideal for spring as well as autumn sowing. Prefers rich, well drained soil.

Sow outdoors in March to May and September to October

• In a prepared seed bed
• Sow thinly in rows 30cm (12in) apart
• Cover with 2.5cm of fine soil
• Firm gently and keep moist
• Seedling appear 7-14 days
• For continuous crops sow every 2-3 weeks
• When large enough thin to 25cm (10in) apart.
• Keep moist and weed free
• Protect early sowing's with clothes and later sowing's to over-winter
• Harvest in May to October for spring sowing
• Harvest in April to May for autumn sowing
• For maximum 'freshness' cut lettuces in the morning or evening