{"product_id":"lettuce-alkindus-75-seeds","title":"Lettuce - Alkindus (75 seeds)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLettuce Alkindus\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce 'Alkindus' is a striking butterhead variety producing generous, cabernet-coloured, slightly ruffled leaves that swirl into a beautiful, well-formed head with a vibrant green heart at the centre. Reaching 30 cm wide and 20 cm tall, it is a substantial and visually impressive lettuce with a completely bitter-free flavour and excellent eating quality. A standout variety for the home garden that is as attractive on the plate as it is in the garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eReliable and easy to grow, 'Alkindus' boasts superior resistance to mildew and aphids and holds well in the field without deteriorating quickly, maintaining prime eating quality over a longer harvest window than many standard varieties. A practical and beautiful choice for spring and autumn growing in New Zealand conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year round in many areas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct or in trays, 6 mm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm apart\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 cm tall; 30 cm wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days at 15–21°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 days; when heads are firm and well formed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild, tender, and entirely bitter-free\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e75 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rasmussen Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47820468158615,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/2828\/4311\/files\/0001-6847059142265090549.png?v=1780093836","url":"https:\/\/junglestory.co.nz\/products\/lettuce-alkindus-75-seeds","provider":"Jungle Story ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}