Pelleted May King lettuce is a practical solution. Using pelleted seeds avoids the need to thin seedlings — meaning no later thinning, as seed spacing is set right from the start. Keep the sowing moist until germination, as pelleting requires it.
Growing
Sow in March–April. Row spacing 25 cm, plant spacing 20 cm, sowing depth 1 cm. Must be kept moist until germination — this is key!
Classic butterhead lettuce — with vinaigrette, or with the sweet sour cream Hungarian style.