Salad - Sapphire

Salad 'Safir'

Latin name: Lactuca sativa L.

Lettuce 'Safír' is a hardy and crunchy variety that can be grown all year round and harvested even during winter. It has a fine flavour and good resistance to cold, making it ideal for autumn and winter cultivation in greenhouses or under cover.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 0.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: February–October (greenhouse), March–September (outdoors)
• Harvest time: April–December
• Sowing depth: 0.5 cm
• Plant distance: 20 cm
• Row spacing: 25 cm
• Height: 15–25 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutrient-rich, moisture-retaining but well-drained soil
• Watering: Regular, but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Sow in batches for continuous harvest.
• Can be grown in greenhouses or under fibre cloth for winter harvest.
• Harvest outer leaves regularly for a longer harvest period.

Use: Perfect in salads, sandwiches and as a fresh side dish.

Lettuce 'Safír' is a crispy and cold-resistant variety that provides a long harvest period and a fresh taste - ideal for both summer and winter cultivation!