LETTUCE ‘Grand Rapids’ Seeds
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
- Heirloom variety known for its crisp, frilled, light green leaves.
- Fast-growing and highly productive, ideal for both home gardens and market growers.
- Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, making it suitable for warmer climates.
- Perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish.
- Grows best in cooler temperatures but can withstand some heat.
- Thrives in containers, raised beds, or directly in garden soil.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – May, August – October
- Subtropical:March – August
- Tropical:Not recommended
- Cool:August – April
- Arid: March – May, August – October
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 20 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest outer leaves for continuous growth, or pick entire heads when mature.
Harvest:
45 – 55 days after sowing
