Green 'Two Star' leaf lettuce

$3.49

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‘Two Star’ green curly endive is a vigorous and well-balanced variety that captivates with the vibrant freshness of its foliage, its beautiful uniformity, and its ease of cultivation. In the garden, it forms a dense, even rosette whose bright green leaves instantly bring a sense of abundance and vitality to both vegetable rows and growing containers. Its crisp texture and delicately sweet flavor make it an excellent lettuce for fresh salads, garnishes, and daily harvests from the family garden. Appreciated for its disease resistance, it reassures both beginner gardeners and more experienced cultivators looking for a reliable and productive variety. Its rapid germination allows young plants to sprout enthusiastically, giving the garden a dynamic start from the very first weeks of cultivation. Whether in the ground or in containers, it adapts well to various growing conditions, provided it benefits from loose, rich soil and consistent moisture. Harvested at the right time, it offers well-developed, tender, and crisp leaves, ideal for creating simple, fresh, and generous dishes. It is a high-quality variety, as practical as it is aesthetic, perfect for achieving sustained and flavorful production throughout the season.

Growing conditions

Watering
Regular
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Germination temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Germination (days)
3 to 10 days

Growth & dimensions

Spread
8 to 10 in (20 to 25 cm)
Height
20 to 30 cm (8 to 12 in)
Sowing depth
0.2 in (0.5 cm)

Flowering & harvest

Flowering
June to August
Sowing period
April to June
Harvest
30 to 55 days after sowing
Use
Salads, sides, fresh harvest, container growing
Companion plants
Garlic, artichoke,, beetroot, chervil, curly endive, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, shallot, strawberry plant, lettuce, onion, turnip, parsnip, peas, radish, salsify
Incompatible plants
Celery, celeriac, parsley