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Canasta

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Canasta'

Overview
A premium romaine lettuce bred for exceptional sweetness and crisp texture, with thick, sturdy leaves perfect for Caesar salads. This variety forms tall, upright heads with excellent heart formation and superior bolt resistance. Professional chefs and home gardeners alike prize Canasta for its consistent quality and outstanding flavor that rivals the best restaurant lettuce.
Planting
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost, or start indoors and transplant. Fall plantings often produce the best quality heads.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, tip burn, lettuce drop.