VLE103
A well-known heirloom Amish lettuce variety valued for its ruggedness and heavy production. Pointed, buttery leaves have a crunchy rib and excellent flavor. Slow to bolt.
500mg ~ 500 seeds.
Plant seeds directly into the garden starting 4 weeks before average last frost date or as soon as the soil can be worked. You can also start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before transplanting. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-70 degrees. Lettuce seed does not germinate well if soil temperature is above 80 degrees. Resume planting in late summer for a fall harvest. Lettuce is cold tolerant and will tolerate light to moderate frosts. Succession plantings every at 2 weeks intervals will provide a steady supply.
Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity: 35-50
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Days to Sprout: 6-10
Plant Spacing: 6-12"(head) 6-8"(leaf)
Row Spacing: 1-2'
Light Requirements: Sunny / Partial shade
Plant Height: 4-8"
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: Yes
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A well-known heirloom Amish lettuce variety valued for its ruggedness and heavy production. Pointed, buttery leaves have a crunchy rib and excellent flavor. Slow to bolt.
500mg ~ 500 seeds.
