Mr. Fothergill’s Lettuce Romaine Ballon – Crisp, Upright Romaine Lettuce

Grow tall, upright romaine lettuce with Mr. Fothergill’s Romaine Ballon, a reliable variety prized for its crisp, dense leaves and excellent flavour. Perfect for salads, wraps, and sandwiches, Ballon produces compact, uniform heads that are slow to bolt, making it ideal for summer and autumn harvesting.

🥬 Key Features

• Upright, Dense Heads: Produces tall, uniform romaine lettuce with crisp leaves

• Crisp & Flavourful: Sweet, crunchy texture perfect for fresh eating

• Slow to Bolt: Maintains quality and flavour even in warmer weather

• Versatile Use: Ideal for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes

• Reliable Cropping: Produces consistent heads throughout the season

🌱 Sow & Grow

• Sow Outdoors: March–July directly into prepared soil

• Growing Position: Full sun or partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil

• Spacing: 25–30 cm between plants for compact head development

• Harvest: From spring through autumn; pick outer leaves or harvest whole heads

Perfect for gardeners who want crisp, reliable romaine lettuce — Romaine Ballon delivers consistent, high-quality crops all season. 🥬