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Prizehead Leaf Lettuce

Prizehead Leaf Lettuce

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~0.5 g (~353 seeds)
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An heirloom that dates back to at least 1881 and possibly even older, Prizehead is a reliable leaf lettuce producer. Its large, loose green leaves have bronze-red margins and tips with an upright habit. Prizehead is slow to bolt, has good heat tolerance, a tender texture, and a sweet crispness you'll love to eat.

Read How To Grow Lettuce For Great Harvests All Year Long

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Exposure

Full Sun to Part Shade

Seasonality

Cool Season

Harvest

45-55 Days

Sow Inside

4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.

Sow Outside

RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°F-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool-season harvests.

Organic + Non-GMO

Our Non-GMO + Organic seeds are not only free from genetic modification but are also grown and processed according to strict organic standards. This means they are cultivated without synthetic chemicals, using natural methods that promote soil health, biodiversity, and sustainable farming practices.

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Sowing Info

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°F-70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool-season harvests.

When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.

Days to Emerge: 5-10 days

Seed Depth: Surface to 1/8"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"