Fresh, frilly, and fast-growing!
Green Leaf Lettuce is a garden favorite with ruffled, bright green leaves and a sweet, tender bite. Itās quick to grow, easy to harvest, and perfect for gardeners who love fresh greens all season long.
Variety:Ā Green Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit:Ā Cool-season annual
Height:Ā 8ā12 inches
Flavor Profile:Ā Mild, sweet, and tender
Color:Ā Bright green, frilly leaves
Planting Conditions:Ā Direct sow or transplant in full sun
Harvest Timeline:Ā Ready in 40ā50 days
Uses:Ā Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and cut-and-come-again harvesting
Fun Fact:Ā Leaf lettuces like this one are among the easiest and fastest greens to grow from seedāperfect for beginners and busy gardeners!
Green Leaf Lettuce is your go-to for fresh, homegrown greens. Its soft, frilly leaves are perfect for tossing into salads or layering into sandwiches. And because it grows quickly and regrows after cutting, youāll have a steady supply of crisp, sweet greens all season long. Just snip and enjoyāagain and again!
To Full Size or Baby Greens
šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Full sun with moist, fertile soil helps this lettuce thrive.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 4ā6 inches apart.
š§Ā Water Regularly:Ā Keep soil evenly moistālettuce loves hydration.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Thin to 6ā8 inches apart for full heads or harvest young leaves continuously.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Snip outer leaves for ongoing harvest or cut whole heads when mature.