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Muir

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Muir

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 50 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 8" spacing
  • Annual
  • pH 6.2–6.8
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  • Overview

    The slowest to bolt in our summer trials. Technically a Batavian type, the light green extra-wavy leaves form dense heads at a small size and can be harvested as a mini or left to bulk up into large, heavy, full-size heads. The leaves are crisp and have excellent flavor. Suitable for hydroponic systems. Utility Patent granted. MT0-30. Also available with NOP-compliant pelleting.

  • Planting

    Direct seed or start indoors. Can be planted later in spring than most lettuce varieties. Excellent for summer succession planting.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6.2–6.8. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers, slugs. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, tip burn.