Lettuce

Marvel 4 seasons organic – 55 days, an early medium-large butterhead with red-bronze leaves.  Low resistance to bolting.  Recommended only for late spring and fall growing.  Old heirloom variety.  Organically grown seed.

Ice Queen Organic – 85 days, an unusual specialty crisp head variety having spiky exterior leaves.  Ice Queen produces medium to large heads with notched, bright green outer leaves.  Good resistance to bolting.  Organically grown seed.

Jericho Organic – 57 days.  A new slow bolting, sweet light green romaine with excellent taste.  Jericho produces tall, heavy heads with a fresh light green color.  French cuisine prefers a sweet, light green crunchy romaine, which Jericho delivers.  Organically grown seed.

Lettuce is generally a cool season plant.  Lettuce is one of the easiest vegetables to grow.  By using different types of lettuce you can have greens and fresh salads all year round.

(Tip) Lettuce: Lettuce can be started indoors for early spring lettuce or for better germination in the heat of the summer.  Start outdoors in the spring and fall.  Indoors sow into final containers 4-5 weeks before planting outdoors.  Lettuce will grow well in almost any soil.  For early crops use light soil.  PH 6.5 – 7.  Lettuce requires moderate amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and higher amounts of potash  adequate moisture is important especially in the last 4 weeks before harvest.  Germination – 7 days at 65-70F light.  Higher temperatures inhibit germination in some varieties.  Sow 6 -12mm / ¼ - ½ “ deep.  Keep moist and cool (shaded) until growth is seen.  Spacing – thin or transplant out to 20cm / 8”