Lettuce 'Crispino'
Lactuca sativa
We love a good taco night at our house, and you need iceburg for a classic taco night! Also fabulous for a wedge salad. We love Crispino for its high percentage of perfect heads, even when grown in less-than-ideal, warm and humid conditions. Seed is certified organic.
Sexier vegetables might steal the spotlight, but greens are where it’s at! Why settle for store-bought lettuce when you can have fresh, organic, and nutritious salads right from your backyard? The secret to keeping homegrown lettuce refreshingly crisp? Harvest first thing in the morning and immediately submerge in cool water.
Packet contains approximately 200 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 50–57 days
Light preference: Full sun, tolerates shade
Plant spacing: 10–12" apart in rows 15–18" apart
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: 1/8 inch
Germination: 60–68°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before planting out. Keep trays cooled below 75°F during germination. Lettuce is a cold-hardy crop that prefers cool temperatures. Young plants properly hardened at least 3–5 days before planting can survive temperatures as low as 20°F. Can be direct sown in soils as cool as 40°F.
Harvest & Storage
Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically.
SHIPPING
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Photo: Johnny's Selected Seeds & Petal Back Farm
