Crisp, cool, and garden-fresh crunch!
Great Lakes Lettuce is a classic iceberg variety that forms large, firm heads with pale green leaves and a satisfying snap. Itās a heat-tolerant favorite that brings that old-school crunch to your summer salads and sandwiches.
Variety:Ā Great Lakes Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 10ā12 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, crisp, and refreshing
Color:Ā Pale green, tightly packed leaves
Planting Conditions:Ā Start indoors or direct sow in full sun
Harvest Timeline:Ā Ready in 75ā85 days
Uses:Ā Ideal for wedge salads, burgers, wraps, and slaws
Fun Fact:Ā Developed in the 1940s, Great Lakes became a go-to for its heat tolerance and crunchy texture.
This lettuce is a summertime staple. Its firm heads hold up beautifully in sandwiches and wraps, while its crisp leaves are perfect for classic wedge salads. Picture slicing into a chilled head of Great Lakes on a hot dayāeach leaf snapping with freshness and ready to soak up your favorite dressing.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun and cool temps are ideal.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Plant Ā¼ inch deep, spacing 12 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Consistently:Ā Keep soil moist but not soggyāsteady watering helps heads form tight and crisp.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 12ā18 inches apart to give heads room to grow.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Cut heads when they feel firm and fullādonāt wait too long or they may bolt in the heat.
