Color: Green

Flavor: Mildly Sweet, Slightly Bitter, Crisp Texture

Net Weight: 2g (about 2200 seeds)

Planting Condition:

• Days of Germination: 7-15 Days
• Days to Maturity: 45-55 Days
• Planting Depth: 1/8"
• Plant Spacing: 8-10"
• Hardiness Zone: 3-12
• Light Preference: Full Sun or Partial Shade
• Soil Preference: pH 6.5
• Temperature Preference: 45-80°F

Sowing and Growing:

Grand Rapids leaf lettuce seeds grow well in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temperature reaches at least 35°F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil remains cool, direct sow the seed in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2" apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 6-8". Succession crops accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks with cool summers or warm winters, this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks.

Harvesting:

Lettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3". Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut. If the main stem of the plant starts to grow, temperate leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil.

Pests and Disease:

Common pests include aphids, leafminers, slugs, cabbage caterpillars, and so on; common diseases include sclerotinia, soft rot, leaf scorch, etc.