Lactuca sativa "Green Curled Ruffec Endive"
This heirloom variety produces loose heads with dark-green leaves. The crisp, bright flavor and ornamental leaves make this an attractive addition to a salad. Cold-resistant and hardy. The flavor increases after a light frost.
Type: AnnualSun: Full
Planting Depth: 1/8”
Spacing: 8-10”
Water: Moderate
Days to Maturity/Bloom: 75 days
Height: 12”
Zones: 3-12
Planting Instructions
Approx seeds per order 300
Lettuce is a cool weather crop; it does best planted in Spring and Fall when the temperatures are between 40-70F. The summer heat, or anything above 75F, prevents germination and causes crops to wilt or bolt. There are some varieties that are better adapted for the summer.
Every three weeks, plant a new crop to have successive harvests. Lettuce is an excellent vegetable to grow in containers.
Start lettuce indoors 4 weeks before transplanting or plant directly into the garden as soon as the soil is able to be worked. Spread seeds over the top of the soil and then lightly cover them with 1/8”-1/4” soil. The seeds will germinate in 2-10 days. It's almost impossible to plant them individually – it is easiest to spread them over the soil and then thin to 10-12” apart when they are bigger.