'Cos Cucuracha' Lettuce Plants
Cut fresh and more will grow
Grown by Cameron
Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery
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'Cos Cucuracha' Lettuce Plants
- A classic cos lettuce that's fresh, tasty and versatile - oh and very easy to grow!
- Perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches and braising, Cucuracha is high in fibre and full of vitamins A and C
- Grow in raised beds, allotments, borders or pots
- Long, cylindrical leaves forming a tall head of lettuce with a crisp texture and a slightly bitter taste reminiscent of chicory
- Plant out after the last frosts and harvest as you need it - pick leaves regularly and more will grow, or cut the whole head
- Premium salad plants grown on a family run farm in Lancashire and sent to you at the best possible time for planting
- Growing your own gives you healthy, fresh produce with a lower carbon plantprint than anything you can buy from a shop and eliminates waste - just pick what you need
- Easy to grow and care for - you should see your first crop within 6-8 weeks
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce is an upright variety that grows well in 20-centimetre pots or large window boxes.
How big does it get?
The 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce can reach a height of 30 centimetres and a spread of 20 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce prefers partial shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce prefers a moisture-retentive, fertile, and well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce plant requires consistent watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week to keep the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Cos Cucuracha' lettuce is a half-hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H3, capable of tolerating temperatures down to -5°C. It is hardy in coastal and milder areas of the UK, but may require winter protection such as a cloche in colder inland regions.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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