Magenta
Lettuce · Batavian / Summer Crisp
Open Pollinated
Lactuca sativa
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Asteraceae (Sunflower family) · Genus: Lactuca
Characteristics
Color
GreenRed
Growth Form
Head
Intended Use
Baby LeafFresh / Salad
Leaf Type
Curly / FrillySavoyed
Texture
Crisp / CrunchyJuicy
Trait
Slow-Bolting / Heat Tolerant
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Half-Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun, Tolerates Partial Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist
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Germination
3–10 days
at 35–85 °F
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Days to Maturity
48 days
Plant Height
10 in
Mature Spread
10 in
How to Plant
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Start Indoors
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
Transplant
2-4 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
8-10 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1/8–1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1/4–1/2 in
Row Spacing
2–18 in
Thin To
8–12 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
40–80 °F
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Soil Temp
35–85 °F
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Air Temp
28–75 °F
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