Description
Bronze Mignonette Lettuce Seeds (Aimers International) 2835. Open Pollinated. Variety originated in USA.
Approximately 1,200 seeds per packet (880 seeds per gram)
Indulge in a masterpiece of flavour and colour with the Bronze Mignonette Lettuce. This loose-leaf butterhead type is a testament to refined quality, producing large, open heads up to 450 g. Each frilled green leaf is kissed with a brilliant bronze hue, leading to a succulent, cream-coloured heart. Exceptionally slow to bolt, this variety offers a consistently crisp and captivating texture, making it an exquisite and colourful addition to any gourmet salad.
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Open Pollinated, Loose-leaf Butterhead
- Maturity: 55 days
- Fruit: Large heads with frilled green and bronze leaves
- Features: Very slow to bolt; crisp texture; good for small space gardens.
Nutritional Information
Butterhead lettuce is a nutrient-rich vegetable with a mild flavour. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K and a good source of Vitamin A (beta-carotene) and Folate. This lettuce also contains minerals such as iron, potassium, and manganese, in addition to dietary fibre and beneficial antioxidants.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
- Sowing: Sow seeds in a sunny site in successive crops every 2 weeks from April to August, as long as both the soil and weather are cool. Plant at a depth of 3 mm, with seeds spaced 12.5 mm apart.
- Planting: Thin to 30 cm between plants, with rows 45 cm apart, to allow for full head development.
- Care: For a truly luxurious harvest, work plenty of compost into the soil, as this lettuce thrives in an organic, well-draining, and fertile medium. Keep the soil evenly watered throughout its growth.
- Harvesting: For the most sublime flavour, harvest your lettuce early in the morning when the leaves are at their crispest.
- Germination: Matures in 55 days.
Why Bronze Mignonette Lettuce Seeds belong in Your Garden
For the gardener who appreciates understated elegance and exceptional performance, the Bronze Mignonette is an unparalleled choice. Its slow-to-bolt nature ensures a prolonged season of perfect texture and flavour, while its stunning colours elevate your salads from the mundane to the magnificent. This variety is not just a plant; it is a statement of quality and a commitment to a truly gourmet experience.
