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Lettuce Leafy Mix : seeds

$4.25

Lettuce in general: an ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 90cm.

Prefers moist well-drained soil in semi-shade of full sun position.

Mainly cultivated for the edible leaves which are commonly used in salads and sandwiches.

This mix is of my favourite cut and come again lettuces incl. Freckles, Drunken Woman, Oak Leaf, Rouge d’Hiver, Michelle and many more

SKU: S410 Category: Tag:

Description

Leaves are eaten raw or cooked, and has a slightly sweet flavour with a crisp texture

Medicinal actions of lettuce include it being anaphrodisiac, antispasmodic, expectorant, parasiticide and sedative.

The white sap is taken internally to treat insomnia, anxiety, neuroses, hyperactivity in children, dry coughs, whooping cough and rheumatic pain, but should only be administered under the supervision of a skilled medical professional in therapeutic doses. The sap has also been applied externally in the treatment of warts.

Additional information

Count

250

Other Names

Latin Name

(Lactuca sativa