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Summertime

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Summertime

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa 'Summertime'

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 70 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 10" spacing
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    The ultimate warm-weather lettuce that thrives when others bolt, producing crisp, sweet heads even in summer heat. This crisphead variety combines the satisfying crunch of iceberg with superior heat tolerance and better flavor. A game-changer for gardeners who want fresh lettuce year-round in warmer climates.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in late spring through summer. Start indoors in hot climates and transplant. Provide afternoon shade in extreme heat.

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 10" apart. Germination: 7-12.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, cabbage loopers. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, tip burn.