Mustard Colour & Bite

Sow outdoors thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½”) deep directly into prepared soil which has been watered. For cut and come again baby leaves, allow 15cm (6”) between rows or sow thinly direct into 25cm (10”) pots. Early sowings may benefit from cloche protection. Seedlings usually appear in 7-14 days. No further thinning should be necessary, keep moist. Regular sowings made every two to three weeks will ensure a continuous supply of leaves. Pick a few from each plant when approx. 10cm (4”) high, they will regrow for up to 4 ‘cuts’.For mature lettuces allow 25cm (10”) between rows and thin to 20cm (8”) apart. Harvest whole plants from May. Generally the larger the leaf, the hotter it will become. To grow as cut and come baby leaves or mature plants. Baby leaves can be grown in small spaces or even pots for the freshest selection of leaves all summer long. Also used in soups and pickles.