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Prizehead

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Prizehead'

Overview
A stunning loose-leaf heirloom that's as beautiful as it is delicious, featuring large bronze-red tinged leaves that create a dramatic display in any garden. Dating back to the 1880s, this heat-tolerant variety produces abundantly in warm weather when other lettuces fail, making it indispensable for summer growing. The tender leaves have a mild flavor with just a hint of sweetness, perfect for adding color and nutrition to salads.
Planting
Direct sow 2-4 weeks before last frost. Succession plant through summer. Can be grown year-round in mild climates.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-14.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, snails. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, tipburn in extreme heat.