Lettuce 'Great Lakes'
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Vigorous and resistant lettuce
Great Lakes Lettuce Seeds (Crisphead Type) 1780 , offered by OSC Seeds.
This crisp variety forms large, sturdy heads, ideal for the gardener looking for a lettuce that can withstand hot, dry conditions. Introduced in the early 1940s, this lettuce is vigorous and offers excellent disease resistance, as well as being one of the best for harsh climates.
Size : pack, 1kg, 25g, 125g, 500g
Days to harvest : 80-90 days
Degree of difficulty : Easy
Family name : Asteraceae
Frost Tolerance : Can withstand light frost
Growth Habit : Head Forming
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 the sun and grows best in organic, well-drained soil. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring and then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3mm deep in rows 45cm apart. An even supply of moisture throughout the growing period is imperative for success. Gradually thin sowing to 30cm apart. Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head at the base just below the lower leaves. Once the lettuce curls it will begin to produce a fast growing flower, making the leaves bitter. Germination occurs in 7-10 days.
