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Skyphos

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Overview
Skyphos is a heirloom romaine lettuce variety prized for its exceptionally sweet, crisp, and tender leaves with the classic satisfying crunch of traditional romaines. This Greek variety matures in approximately 47 days, producing upright heads with a distinctive appearance. The name references the ancient Greek drinking cup, reflecting its heritage. Skyphos thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Its superior flavor profile and reliability make it an excellent choice for fresh salads where quality and taste are paramount. Relatively easy to grow despite susceptibility to common lettuce pests.
Planting
Direct sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Start 4 weeks before last frost through fall.
Growing
Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 4" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, slugs, leaf miners. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bacterial soft rot.