Lettuce 'Cos’

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£8.95
Edible
Leafy Green

Discover the vibrant dark green leaves of our Cos Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), a perfect addition to your kitchen garden. Versatile and easy to grow, this lettuce thrives in various conditions, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. Use it in salads, wraps, or sandwiches for a crisp and slightly bitter flavour that enhances any dish.

Product Features

  • Rich Leaf Colour: Deep dark green leaves that add visual appeal to your garden.
  • Large, Upright Heads: Grows to a substantial size, providing abundant harvests.
  • Crunchy Texture: Offers a satisfying crunch in every bite.
  • Slightly Bitter Flavour: A chicory-like taste that complements a variety of recipes.
  • Easy to Grow: Suitable for small-space gardening and thrives in UK climate conditions.

Nutritional Benefits

  • High in Vitamin A and Vitamin C, supporting immune health and vision.
  • High Fiber Content: Aids in digestion and promotes a healthy gut.
  • Low in calories, making it a nutritious choice for balanced diets.

Growing Instructions

Plant your Cos Lettuce after the last frost in a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Ensure regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. Harvest leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth, or cut the whole head once mature between May and September. This variety is resilient and maintains its quality throughout the growing season.

Sustainability

Growing your own Cos Lettuce reduces your carbon footprint and minimizes kitchen waste by harvesting only what you need. Embrace sustainable gardening practices with our high-quality, reliable lettuce plants.

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Details

Lettuce 'Cos' is known for its upright growth and crispy leaves, perfect for fresh salads. This variety is versatile, thriving in both full sun and partial shade, and can be grown in garden beds or containers.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from spring to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and proper spacing

What's Included

Plugs: Healthy, young plug plants with strong roots. Perfect for planting directly in your garden beds or containers, these plugs will give you a head start on the growing season.

Packs: Ready-to-plant lettuce packs, each containing 12 or 24 plants, ideal for direct planting in your garden beds or containers.

Delivery & Guarantee

Fast & Secure Delivery: We ship orders the same or next day, ensuring fast delivery via tracked Royal Mail or Parcel Force for larger items.

Shipping is FREE on all orders £60+

Bespoke & Secure Packaging: Our plants travel in custom packaging we've perfected over the years, arriving in excellent condition, thoroughly inspected, trimmed, and prepped.

100% Happiness Guarantee: Not happy with your purchase? We offer a full refund or replacement, even if you just change your mind, along with easy returns and prepaid postage.

Care Information

Sunlight Full Sun
Position Unknown
Soil Loamy
Planting Time Cool Season
Moisture Medium
Hardiness Unknown
Growth Rate Medium
Spacing 30cm
Height and Spread Unknown
Annual or Perennial Annual

What You Need To Know About “Lettuce 'Cos’”

Plant Information
How To Plant
Plant Care

Lettuce 'Cos' is a variety known for its crisp, sweet leaves. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden settings.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from spring to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and proper spacing

Lettuce 'Cos' is a variety known for its crisp, sweet leaves. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it perfect for various garden settings.

  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil
  • Suitable for garden beds and containers
  • Harvest period from spring to early autumn
  • Requires regular watering and proper spacing
Planting Time: Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony
Planting Time: Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant: Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location: Garden - Patio - Balcony

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do if my order arrives damaged?

Our plants are carefully packaged to arrive safely. If your order is damaged, contact our customer service within 48 hours for a replacement or refund.

How long does delivery take?

We deliver the best quality plants in the fastest time possible, usually within 3 days in the UK.

What if I need extra help with planting or growing?

If you need extra help, call our customer service or chat with us online for consulting. We are here to ensure your happiness and make gardening easy and fun.

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