Lettuce Grand Rapids Seeds

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