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[Lactuca sativa var. capitata] White sucrine lettuce seeds, sweet sugary taste, thick elongated heart-shaped leaves, heat-resistant.
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With a very sweet, almost sugary taste, White Sucrine lettuce stands out for its thick, elongated heart-shaped leaves, a summer variety perfect thanks to its excellent heat resistance.
It belongs to the species Lactuca sativa var. capitata, family Asteraceae. It forms a small, compact, elongated heart-shaped head, with thick, crisp leaves in light green, almost white.
Sow from February to July for a staggered harvest from May to October, in rows spaced 25 cm apart, then thinning seedlings to 30 cm apart.
It requires soil rich in humus to avoid premature bolting; watering is essential right after transplanting and should be repeated as needed throughout cultivation.
Thanks to its heat resistance, it is particularly suited to summer sowing, when other varieties would tend to bolt; the small compact head also makes it ideal for smaller gardens.
Watch for slugs and snails in the early growth stages: it is best to sow under cover and transplant seedlings only once well developed.
Thanks to its sweet, sugary taste, it is particularly well suited to summer lunches, eaten raw in salads; its near-white colour also makes it decorative alongside darker lettuces.
Rich in water, fibre and potassium, with a very low calorie content; its naturally sweet taste makes it appealing even to those who don't usually like bitter salads.
Per 100 grams, White Sucrine butterhead lettuce provides about 14 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 2.0 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 1.2 g fibre. Good source of potassium and vitamin C.