Lettuce

Victoria Batavian, Buttercrunch, Saltwater mix

Asteraceae

Spacing4 per sq ft

Days to Harvest45d

Expected Yield4 heads (or continuous for cut-and-come-again)

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Variety History

Victoria is a heat-tolerant Batavian type. Buttercrunch is a classic Bibb with tender leaves. Saltwater mix is a curated blend of loose-leaf varieties.

Regional Context

Lettuce is the highest-turnover crop in the garden. It will not germinate above 80 degree F soil -- this is why PNW summer sowing fails. Sow through early June, stop, resume mid-to-late August.

Growing Technique

Sow 1/4 inch deep, barely cover -- lettuce needs light to germinate. 4 per sq ft for head types; 9 per sq ft for loose-leaf harvested cut-and-come-again. Harvest in the morning for best crispness. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks.

Watch For

Slugs will destroy lettuce in the PNW. Sluggo (iron phosphate) bait at planting and after rain. Copper tape around bed edge helps.