Snappy SALADS

Make luscious leaves your go-to greens this summer

- CHRIS MORLEY

Gathering a bowlful of dewy-fresh, crunchy leaves from your own garden is one of life's small joys. It's easy to do too, with spring sowings ready to pick in as little as six to eight weeks. You don't even have to have a garden, as petite salads are ideal for container growing. Choose varieties with different textures and in a rainbow of colours, and you'll have a display that looks as good as it tastes.

Green beginnings

A scattering of seeds every three to four weeks will give you ample pickings throughout summer. Sow seeds indoors and plant in the soil after the last frosts, or grow in containers.

Getting started: