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Coastal Star
LettuceLactuca sativa
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 57 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 8" spacing
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
The large, heavy heads are dark green. Heat tolerant. Suitable for marketing as full heads or romaine hearts. Good, sweet flavor. MT0-30. Also available with NOP-compliant pelleting.
Planting
Can sow from early spring through mid-summer. Direct sow or transplant. Excellent for summer plantings.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers, occasional caterpillars. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, bacterial leaf spot.