Semo Head Lettuce King of May - Spring, Field 0.4 g

• Head lettuce has a great taste
• High biological value.
• It is easily digestible.
• There are lettuces with red and green leaves.
• Red-leaved lettuce contains significant amounts of carotene.
• The ability to act preventively against skin cancer that can be caused by excessive tanning.
• Green varieties contain a lot of magnesium, which is part of the green leaf pigment chlorophyll.

The juice from the leaves contains small amounts of malic, citric, and oxalic acids, as well as asparagine and the bitter substance lactucin. Lettuce is therefore also used as a mild sedative and narcotic. Lettuce juice dissolved in wine is said to be an effective remedy for pain. Lettuce has anti-inflammatory effects, and extracts are used to prepare solutions for treating sunburns and rough skin. It is also used as a compress for bruises or internally against stomach ulcers or intestinal inflammation. Additionally, it acts against coughs, spasms, and bronchial issues. From a cultivation perspective, lettuce requires good, sufficiently airy soil of the second class. It is demanding in terms of nutrient supply in immediately accessible forms. Sunny locations are recommended. When sowing directly into the garden, seeds are sown shallowly in rows or in pinches at a spacing of 25 x 25 to 30 x 30 cm, and plants are thinned after germination. For seedling cultivation, seeds are sown shallowly in trays, and at the stage of true leaf formation, the seedlings are then pricked out at a spacing of 4 x 4 cm. Daytime temperatures should be maintained between 16 - 20 °C, at night 4 - 6 °C. When there are 4 - 6 true leaves, it is shallowly planted in the garden so that the heart of the plant is not covered. Irrigation should be carried out regularly with smaller amounts of water.
Magnesium is important for metabolism and the transmission of nerve impulses in muscles. Its deficiency leads to fatigue, nervousness, and insufficient concentration. The complex of natural substances in lettuce has antispasmodic and soothing effects. Regular consumption of lettuce strengthens the immune system and may reduce the risk of cancer. From a content perspective, the outer leaves of the head are more valuable, although the internal etiolate leaves are tastier and more delicate. The plant contains water, proteins, fats, and fibers, as well as valuable minerals like K, P, Ca, Mg, Fe, vitamin C, A, B1, and B2. Given the content of a large percentage of water and up to 1.5 % fiber which accelerates intestinal movement, it relieves constipation, binds harmful substances, contributing not only to weight loss but also to the purification of the body. Due to its low energy value, it is therefore suitable for a reduction diet.

Characteristics
Field head lettuce (Lastuca sativa L.var.capitata L.) - King of May 1.

Contents of packaging
0.4 g (800 - 1000 seeds in 1 g, HTS 1 - 1.5 g) - treated against fungal diseases: No.

Properties
The King of May 1 variety is a semi-early variety of lettuce intended for the earliest spring cultivation and for forcing in unheated foil covers. It forms medium-sized, approximately 250 - 350 g light green closed heads. The head is firm, has typical anthocyanin coloration (reddening) of the cover leaf at low temperatures. The variety is moderately resistant to bolting.

Sowing method
spacing 25 x 25 cm.

Growing period
70 - 100 days from planting to harvesting.

Overview of sowing and harvesting times
- sowing - February, March, April
- harvesting - May, June