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Nevada

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Nevada

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Nevada'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 48 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 10" spacing
  • pH 6–7.5
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  • Overview

    A heat-warrior among lettuces, Nevada batavian was specifically bred to thrive in hot, challenging conditions where other varieties fail. This sturdy variety produces large, thick, savoy-textured leaves that stay sweet and crisp even in summer heat. The ultimate lettuce for gardeners in hot climates who thought they couldn't grow lettuce in summer.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in late spring through summer. Can succession plant every 2-3 weeks. Performs best in temperatures other lettuces can't handle.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7.5. Space plants 10" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers in hot weather. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial spot, heat stress disorders.