Quantity
Approximately 400 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic 'Reine des Glaces' butterhead lettuce is a Batavia variety of Lactuca sativa renowned for the crisp beauty of its leaves, its crunchy texture, and its remarkable ability to extend the harvesting season. In the vegetable garden, its compact heads are distinguished by dark green leaves with finely serrated and wavy edges, which catch the light with an almost frosted elegance. This curly and decorative silhouette brings as much visual interest to garden beds as it does to plates of fresh salads. Its vegetable flesh remains tender under the crunch, with a mild and slightly sweet flavor that is equally pleasing in spring harvests and autumn pickings. Highly appreciated for its good tolerance to both heat and early frosts, it faithfully accompanies the gardener for a longer period than many other lettuces. Easy to grow, it thrives consistently in loose, fertile, and well-drained soil, in a sunny exposure that promotes beautiful, firm, and well-formed heads. Its compact habit allows it to be easily integrated into small vegetable gardens, raised beds, or successive plantings. Elegant, reliable, and flavorful, 'Reine des Glaces' is a lettuce of choice for those seeking freshness, hold, and beauty in the garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.2 to 0.5 cm (0.1 to 0.2 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Loose, fertile and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest50 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsCarrots, radishes, onions
Avoid planting withCabbage, celery
Salads, sandwiches, cold dishes, harvesting of young leaves
