Head Lettuce Nutrition

Plant as early as soil can be worked. Lettuce seed can be sown every month from February—October. As soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed, thin loose-leaf types to 10-14 inches apart; icebergs, butterheads, and romaines to 12-16 inches apart.

BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex) * Numbers indicate specific disease race.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months. Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties...

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. New Red Fire produces an impressive loose leaf head, excellent for the specialty market or gourmet restaurant gardener.

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. You'll appreciate Buttercrunch maintaining its sweetness during summer's heat without turning bitter. BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus...

BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex) * Numbers indicate specific disease race.

For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer. Robust 8 inch plants have mint green leaves that are tinged in mahogany red. Strong spray of water for aphids or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil, baits, traps,...

Plant as early as soil can be worked. The sturdy, cold-tolerant plants have a relatively loose habit with strongly-ribbed leaves and a sweet crunch. Aphids and slugs. IR indicates intermediate resistance.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. Matina Sweet is very heat tolerant, making it an excellent choice for growing in the warmer parts of summer, but it also performed well in our fall trials.

A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months. Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties...

Resists bolting. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait. HR indicates high resistance. No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (15 feet, 5 inches) long.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. Tall, upright, and sturdy 18 inch bright green plants are huge, providing more sustenance per plant than any other variety we know of.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Plant as early as soil can be worked. Perfect for mechanical whole-head harvests or hand-picked leaves. Aphids and slugs. IR indicates intermediate resistance. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months. Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties...

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. Speckles is an old Amish heirloom that combines those attributes with an interesting pigment pattern—bright red speckles on a lime green butterhead leaf.

Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

BR | Bottom Rot DM* | Downy Mildew LD | Lettuce Drop LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus Nr* | Lettuce Aphid PM | Powdery Mildew Rs | Corky Root TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex) * Numbers indicate specific disease race.

Plant as early as soil can be worked. Its fleshy, rumpled leaves are crisp, juicy, and sweet. Aphids and slugs. IR indicates intermediate resistance. For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat tolerant varieties for summer.

Heads are about 4 inches across and are prime eating from 4-6 inches tall. Plants can be spaced 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches for maximum yields. An old time lettuce favorite! Little Gem can be served whole, as a miniature green romaine with its blanched, thick...

Plant as early as soil can be worked. Winterwunder was bred in Northern Europe and is used extensively there for winter salads. Aphids and slugs. IR indicates intermediate resistance.

Overall Rating:. Consistent, even watering is critical for best results. If you're looking for a frilly leaved lollo rossa type lettuce with the deep, intense red color similar to our Outredgeous romaine, Revolution ts the bill.