Lettuce
Appia lettuce
Appia lettuce: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Appia' is a heading variety of Lactuca sativa, a species in the Asteraceae family. Its appeal lies in a dense, substantial head with fine leaves of good eating quality. The name 'Appia' identifies a particular cultivar rather than all green lettuces. Its low, rounded, leafy outline differs from an elongated romaine head or the open rosette of a loose-leaf lettuce.Leaves are smooth and light green to yellow-green. Cold tolerance and resistance to bolting remain dependent on conditions. They become more closely arranged towards the centre to form the head. The diameter may be around 20–25 cm, a cultivar guide rather than a guaranteed size. Fine leaves and a mild flavour suit salads and raw vegetable dishes. This generous shape provides a substantial lettuce without giving it the size or texture of an iceberg.The leaves combine tenderness with an enjoyable crunch. You can combine them with firmer vegetables, aromatic herbs and…
