Quantity
About 300 seeds
Exposure
Sun
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Annual
Organic green Boston lettuce is a classic and generous variety that naturally finds its place in gardens focused on combining early maturity, tenderness, and abundance. From the first spring sowings, it stands out for its ability to produce a beautiful, dense yet pliable head, formed of crisp, fresh, and particularly pleasant-tasting leaves. Valued for its slow bolting, it extends the harvesting period as temperatures rise, making it a valuable ally for early-season crops. Its good cold tolerance allows it to be planted early in the garden, offering both market gardeners and amateur gardeners the satisfaction of harvesting among the first greens of the year. In edible beds, its bright foliage creates a lively, organized, and productive display, while elegantly occupying the space. Easy to grow in rich, well-drained soil, it primarily requires regular moisture to maintain its tenderness and avoid stress. Harvested early in the morning, it reveals an incomparable freshness that transforms the simplest salads into true seasonal delights. It is a reliable, flavorful, and accessible organic lettuce, ideal for those who wish to grow abundant, refined, and sustainable greens in their garden.
Planting guide
From plantingto establishment.
Planting depth
0.5 cm (0.2 in)
Establishment temperature
10 to 20 °C (50 to 68 °F)
Establishment time
7 to 14 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Container growing
A controlledenvironment.
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Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to August
Harvest45 to 60 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionsGarlic, artichoke,, beetroot, chervil, curly endive, cabbage, kohlrabi, cucumber, shallot, strawberry plant, lettuce, onion, turnip, parsnip, pea, radish, salsify
Avoid planting withCelery, celeriac, parsley
Salads, vegetable garden, fresh harvest, spring crop
