LETTUCE-GRAND RAPIDS
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Lactuca sativa
LETTUCE-GRAND RAPIDS has bright green, frilled, crackled, crisp leaves and is a fast grower. It is particularly well-suited to cooler climates & is also resistant to heat & tip burn. Grand Rapids lettuce has wavy, frilled leaves. If left to mature it forms ahead of loose leaves that reach 18 – 20 cm tall. It is a very vigorous & bolt tolerant. Sow at two weekly intervals for a continuous supply.
SKU: LTGR
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| Germination Time (Days) | 6 - 12 |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 60 - 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 5 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 10 - 20 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 20 - 30 |
| pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 24°C (50 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Tender |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Soil Type | Rich, well-drained soil |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.8 |
| Soil Temperature | 15 - 20 °C (59 - 68 °F) |
| Seed Preparation | No preparation needed |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 cm (¼ inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 30 - 40 cm (12 - 16 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering to keep soil moist |
| Germination Time (Days) | 7 - 14 days |
| Harvest Time (Days) | 45 - 55 days |
| Good Companion Plants | Carrots, Radishes, Cucumbers |
| Bad Companion Plants | Brassicas |
| Pests | Aphids, Slugs, Cutworms |
| Diseases | Downy Mildew, Leaf Spot |
| Seeds per pack | 700 |
| Min temperature (C) | 10 |
| Max temperature (C) | 24 |
LETTUCE-GRAND RAPIDS
$3.50
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