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Great Lakes

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Great Lakes'

Overview
A classic crisphead lettuce that delivers the satisfying crunch of iceberg but with better heat tolerance and garden performance. This reliable variety forms dense, well-blanched heads with crisp, sweet leaves that stay fresh longer than most lettuce types. Perfect for gardeners who want that classic lettuce experience without the challenges of growing true iceberg varieties.
Planting
Direct sow in early spring or late summer. Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting for spring crops.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, cutworms, flea beetles. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bottom rot, tip burn.