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. It’s a heat-tolerant favorite that brings that old-school crunch to your summer salads and sandwiches.
Variety: Great Lakes Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Growth Habit: Cool-season annual
Height: 10–12 inches
Flavor Profile: Mild, crisp, and refreshing
Color: Pale green, tightly packed leaves
Planting Conditions: Start indoors or direct sow in full sun
Harvest Timeline: Ready in 75–85 days
Uses: Ideal for wedge salads, burgers, wraps, and slaws
Fun Fact: 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 day, each leaf snapping with freshness and ready to soak up your favorite dressing.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun and cool temps are ideal.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Plant ¼ inch deep, spacing 12 inches apart.
💧 Water Consistently: Keep soil moist but not soggy, steady watering helps heads form tight and crisp.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 12–18 inches apart to give heads room to grow.
✂️ Harvest: Cut heads when they feel firm and full, don’t wait too long or they may bolt in the heat.
