Home Grown Lettuce

Generally I have not had so much luck with the seeds I planted at the beginning of the year.  Basically they all failed when I transferred them outside.  But the baby leaf mixed salad seeds I planted at the beginning of June were a lot more successful.  I planted them directly into compost from our compost bin in a small pot on the patio (you don't need lots of space at all).  Within a month I was able to cut lettuce and it is the gift that just keeps giving:  I struggle to eat enough.  Lettuce is still so difficult to find in the shops or markets plastic free so I am making the most of it while it continues to grow.  Luckily Altrincham market does sell cucumbers and tomatoes plastic free at the moment so I can make a full salad.  (My tomatoes in the garden are still a while off being ready to be put on a plate).