Lettuce, Salanova® Knox™ ‘Exanimo’ (Lactuca sativa)

Exanimo includes the natural Knox™ trait, developed by Rijk Zwaan, which greatly delays browning of cut edges. The lettuce can be returned to the fridge and used for successive salads over several days. Exanimo produces shiny green, deeply incised leaves and attractive frill with a satisfying taste.

When to sow: Year round
Where to sow: Seed trays or direct
Depth to sow: 5mm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add   lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 20cm; Between rows 30cm

Directions: Salanova® lettuce are a terrific innovation in lettuce breeding. Salanova® varieties grow like a head lettuce but have a lot more leaves which are evenly proportioned and baby sized. The seed is pelleted and primed for ease of planting and quick germination. Plant one seed 1/2cm deep every 20cm. Or plant 1 seed to a 5cm pot or 2cm apart in seed trays and plant out when big enough.

Primed Seeds