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Green Leaf
LettuceLactuca sativa 'Green Leaf'
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 45 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- pH 6–7
Overview
A reliable, fast-growing loose-leaf lettuce that's perfect for beginners and continuous harvesting. The tender, ruffled green leaves provide mild, sweet flavor and can be harvested leaf by leaf for weeks of fresh salads. This heat-tolerant variety is ideal for succession planting throughout the growing season.
Planting
Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep. Start 2-4 weeks before last frost. Succession plant every 2-3 weeks.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, cutworms. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bottom rot.