Lettuce Seeds Iceberg ‘Robinson’
- Strong iceberg lettuce
- Crisp, crunchy leaves
- Good resistance to disease and bolting
- Ideal for organic growers
- Resistant to downy mildew
Lettuce ‘Robinson’ is an award-winning iceberg lettuce producing medium-sized heads of crisp, crunchy, succulent leaves. It has good resistance to pests, disease and bolting, and copes well in most garden conditions, thanks to a strong, well-developed root system. A holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit, it’s a good choice for organic growers.
Sow indoors
Sow thinly 1cm deep in clean trays or modules of firm, pre-watered compost. Place in warmth, 10-15°C and keep moist at all times.
Plant out
After the risk of frost has passed, plant into the required harvest position 25cm apart with 30cm between each row when plants have 3-4 true leaves.
Sow outdoors
Sow thinly 1cm deep in direct harvest location. Keep soil moist at all times. Thin to 25cm apart.
Tips
Keep well watered. Small sowings made every 3 weeks will ensure a continuous supply. Use netting to help prevent damage from birds and insects.
