Continental Lettuce Seeds 10g – Continental Seeds

Continental Lettuce Seeds (10g) grow strong plants with large, crisp heads of dark green lettuce for salads and sandwiches. The variety is slow to bolt and resistant to heat and tip burn, which matters in hot Nigerian weather. Heads are uniform and ready about 60-70 days after transplanting. With steady watering you can grow it all year. The 10g sachet suits market gardeners supplying hotels, restaurants and urban markets, as well as home gardeners.

Product details

• Crop: Lettuce
• Type: Heading lettuce
• Features: Slow to bolt, heat and tip-burn resistant
• Maturity: About 60-70 days after transplanting
• Spacing: 30 cm x 30 cm
• Pack size: 10g sachet
• Brand/maker: Continental Seeds

How to plant

• Make a nursery bed 1 m wide with shallow drills; mix in fine compost from goat, cow or pig manure.
• Do not use chicken manure in the nursery; it is too strong for young roots.
• Water in the early morning, not the evening, to avoid damping-off.
• Transplant after 3-4 weeks in the early morning or late afternoon.
• Space plants about 30 cm x 30 cm.

Care after planting

• Keep the soil evenly moist; dry spells make leaves bitter.
• Top-dress with NPK 3-4 weeks after transplanting, following the bag rate.
• Weed often; lettuce has shallow roots.
• Harvest heads when firm, before they start to bolt.

Frequently asked questions

Can I grow this lettuce in the hot season?
Yes. It is slow to bolt and handles heat well. Give it steady water and some afternoon shade in very hot areas.

How long until I can harvest?
About 60-70 days after transplanting.

What spacing should I use?
About 30 cm x 30 cm gives room for good heads.

Why should I avoid chicken manure in the nursery?
It is very high in nitrogen and can harm young roots. Use it later as a top dressing instead.

Delivery

We deliver across Nigeria. Orders within Oyo State of ₦200,000 and above ship free, or you can pick up from our store. Need advice on the right product or quantity? WhatsApp us on 0810 845 2311.