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Lettuce Seeds, Prizehead
Lactuca sativa
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Prizehead lettuce produces bright green leaves that are edged with a brilliant reddish-brown. This leaf lettuce variety has broad, crumpled, well-frilled foliage. The leaves stay crisp and tender and boast a buttery flavor. Prizehead is a cool weather crop.
- SKU: 140126
Growing Information
Grows
Best In:
Full sun|Partial sun
Days to
Germination:
7 to 10 days
Water
Needs:
Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to
Maturity:
45 to 55 days
Best
Container Size:
12"+
Key Features
- Plant Type: Vegetable
- Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
- Fill Weight (grams): 0.8
- Approximate Seed Count: 725-775
- Planting Method: Sow Direct
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Seed Type: Heirloom
- Water Needs: Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
- Flavor: Sweet mild flavor
- Disease Resistance: Mosaic virus
- Companion Planting: Plant near chives, onions, oregano, peas, radish, basil, zinnia. Chives, onions, and garlic can repel aphids and other pests by disguising the scent of the lettuce with their own aromatic properties. Basil is believed to enhance both the taste and development of lettuce. Radishes can serve as a useful decoy crop to attract flea beetles away from lettuce.
- Preparation Ideas: Separate lettuce leaves and wash leaves well in kitchen sink. Drain water and place washed lettuce in a colander. Shake colander to remove excess water from the lettuce leaves. Dry lettuce leaves on kitchen towel or paper toweling. Wrap dried lettuce leaves in paper towel and place in plastic bag or plastic container and place in refridgerator until ready to use.
Instructions
Sow directly in the garden once the danger of frost has passed.
- Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
- Seed Spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant Spacing: 20 cm (8")
- Row Spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Instructions for Nutrient Care: Feed plants SUPERthrive once per week. Mix 1.2 ml (1/4 tsp) per 4L (1 gallon) of water in a watering can and apply solution to the base of the plants.
Suggestions
- Lettuce requires plenty of moisture.
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