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Lettuce May 11, 2015 19:21:08 GMT

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Post by Cherry on May 11, 2015 19:21:08 GMT

Do Lettuce seeds go out of date quickly? I suspect they might because I have some which have not germinated when all around are growing away well, showing that the temperature was right.

Another question. Does anyone know the name of the tight curly lettuce which is called by a number? It is an English variety and I have had success with this one. Otherwise, your recommendation of a tight curly lettuce would be good.

daitheplant Top Member Posts: 6,385	Lettuce May 11, 2015 19:25:57 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daitheplant on May 11, 2015 19:25:57 GMT Once the foil packet has been opened Cherry most seeds go out of date. Are you talking about iceberg or cos lettuce?

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Lettuce May 11, 2015 19:31:08 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on May 11, 2015 19:31:08 GMT It is a lettuce I bought in France a few years ago called Reine de Glace I think. It is the tight curly sort and looks beautiful in the garden as well as tasting good.

daitheplant Top Member Posts: 6,385	Lettuce May 11, 2015 19:49:17 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daitheplant on May 11, 2015 19:49:17 GMT Try here Jen. www.nickys-nursery.co.uk/garden-shop/seeds/vegetables-salad/lettuce/lettuce-reine-de-glace-italian-range-1g-pkt

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Lettuce May 11, 2015 20:01:14 GMT daitheplant likes this

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Post by Cherry on May 11, 2015 20:01:14 GMT

The name is right, but mine was definitely curlier with no closed head. Thanks for that Dai. They are a good price and delivery is cheaper than most too. I will have a look at their other seeds too. I could get the engineer to send a packet. He phones every day from France. I just might do this and I will send you some seeds too if you want to give them a try.

daitheplant Top Member Posts: 6,385	Lettuce May 11, 2015 20:16:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daitheplant on May 11, 2015 20:16:45 GMT Sounds good to me Jen. Ta.

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