LETTUCE - REGINA DI MAGGIO, organic seeds

Lactuca sativa L

Early loaf lettuce variety. Otherwise known as the butterhead type. Grown in plastic greenhouses and outdoors. For high quality harvest, it is recommended to plant seedlings. Grows best in loose, fertile soil.

Why choose this variety?

• Early and fast-growing butterhead lettuce
• Soft, tender and slightly crisp leaves
• Forms compact and attractive heads
• Good tolerance to cooler spring conditions
• Classic Italian heirloom variety

Growing information

• Sowing: March – June
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Position: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained
• Spacing: approx. 25–30 cm
• Harvest: 6–8 weeks after sowing

Can be sown directly outdoors or started indoors.

Special feature

‘Regina di Maggio’ means “Queen of May” — a variety prized for its early harvest and delicate texture, making it ideal for spring growing.

Use

Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches and light green dishes.
Best enjoyed freshly harvested.

Origin and quality

• Certified organic
• Non-GMO
• Open-pollinated variety
• Suitable for seed saving

Packet 900 seeds