Bred by Dr. Baggett at Oregon State, the objective of the Summertime Lettuce was to develop a head lettuce that would mature in summers heat without bolting and was also resistant to tip-burn and rib discoloration. The Summertime Lettuce consistently yields the highest percentage of usable heads in trials. The flavor is good & the texture is very crisp.

300 seeds

PLANTING

Lactuca sativa

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-70F. Soil temperatures above 75 F inhibit germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: inch deep

Starting Indoors:Start 3-4 weeks before planting outside.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70F soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12 apart in rows 12 apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Spring when the soil temperature reaches at least 50F. Sow 1 apart, thin to 6-12, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. Sow heavy seeded rows every 10-14 days for baby greens using 1/2 oz. Pinetree Lettuce Mix.

How much does a packet plant:25-40foot single row

Harvest:Cut whole heads, full-sized or baby at the base or snipe off individual leaves.

Tips:Summertime Lettuce needs fertile soil for optimum growth. Work in compost or well-rotted manure into your soil before planting. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.