Popular both North and South for producing solid medium-large dark green heads in cool or warm weather. Medium care. Slow to bolt.
Culture: Head lettuce is best handled as transplant. Sow indoors in early spring and shift to garden in mid-spring. Sow again in late summer for a fall crop. If direct sowing, cover ¼”” (6 mm). Water regularly and fertilize when 3″” (7.5 cm) tall. Provide light shade for summer sowing.
Harvesting: Cut entire head when firm. Don’t wait for outer leaves to change color.
Nutrition: Rich in fiber and potassium, with moderate amount of vitamin A.
Lettuce Great Lakes
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If you want a dependable iceberg lettuce that forms solid, dark green heads across a wide range of climates, Great Lakes #659 delivers consistency and slow bolting when it matters most. With proper transplanting, steady moisture, and timely harvest, this variety rewards growers with crisp heads ideal for fresh use.
Planting guide:
Planting Depth: 1/8″” (3 mm)
Seed Spacing: 1/2″” (12 mm)
Spacing Between Rows: 18″” (45 cm)
Days to Germination: 7–14
Spacing After Thinning: 12″” (30 cm)
Days to Maturity: 80–88
Variety: 429
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