Unwins Mini Romaine Lettuce Xanadu 250 Seeds – Crisp Compact

Unwins Mini Romaine Lettuce ‘Xanadu’ Seeds

Mini Romaine Lettuce ‘Xanadu’ is a compact, high-quality variety producing handy-sized lettuces with a crisp texture and excellent flavour. Perfectly proportioned for individual meals, Xanadu is ideal for gardeners who want fresh lettuce without excess waste.

This variety has a long cropping season and can be sown indoors or outdoors from March through to July, making it a flexible and reliable choice for continuous summer harvests. With good disease tolerance and consistent performance, Xanadu is well suited to gardens, allotments, raised beds, and container growing.

A superb base for summer salads, this mini romaine combines crunch, flavour, and convenience in one easy-to-grow lettuce.

Key Features

Mini romaine (cos) lettuce variety

Produces compact, handy-sized heads

Crisp texture with excellent flavour

Long cropping season

Good disease tolerance

Suitable for indoor or outdoor sowing

Ideal for gardens, beds, and containers

How to Grow Mini Romaine Lettuce ‘Xanadu’

Sow seeds indoors or directly outdoors from March to July.

For indoor sowing, sow thinly into trays or modules filled with fine seed compost and cover lightly. Harden off young plants before planting outdoors.

For direct sowing, sow thinly into prepared soil and cover lightly. Thin seedlings as required to allow heads to develop fully.

Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded position with fertile, moisture-retentive soil. Water regularly to maintain steady growth and prevent bolting.

Harvest heads when they reach full size, or cut as needed for fresh use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xanadu suitable for small gardens?
Yes. Its compact size makes it ideal for small spaces and container growing.

How long does it crop for?
Xanadu has a long cropping period when sown successionally.

Does it have good flavour?
Yes. It has excellent flavour and a crisp, refreshing texture.

Is it easy to grow?
Yes. With good disease tolerance, Xanadu is reliable and easy to grow.

Perfect For

Summer salads

Small gardens and containers

Successional sowing

Growers wanting compact lettuces

Beginner and experienced gardeners