Lettuce 'Grand Rapids'
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Fast growth and multiple harvests for any season
Grand Rapids Lettuce Seeds (Leaf Type) 1720 , offered by OSC Seeds .
The reigning monarch of the leaf lettuce family since its introduction in the late 1800s! Crisp, succulent, light green leaves with a slight ruffle offer a fine, delicate taste. Ideal for successive harvests with its ability to regrow after cutting, this variety can also be grown year-round in a cold frame, light garden or sunny windowsill.
Size : pack, 1kg, 25g, 125g, 500g
Days to harvest : 45-50 days
Degree of difficulty : Easy
Family name : Asteraceae
Frost Tolerance : Can withstand light frost
Growth Habit : Bushy
Heritage : Inheritance
Latin : Lactuca sativa
Row Pack Length : One pack sows approximately 6m (20') of row.
Light : Full Sun
Propagation : Sow directly every two weeks as long as the weather is cool.
Cultivation method:
Lettuce is a cool weather crop that loves sun and grows best in organic, well-drained soil. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3mm deep in rows 45cm apart.
Consistent moisture throughout the growing season is imperative for success. Harvest lettuce by pulling the entire plant or cutting the leaves off the main stem at least 1 inch above the base – this will allow the plant to produce new leaves. Germination occurs in 7 to 10 days.
