Lettuce Seeds - Grand Rapids TBR
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Grand Rapids TBR is an heirloom lettuce variety known for its crisp texture, vibrant green leaves, and resistance to heat and bolting. This early-maturing variety is perfect for gardeners looking to harvest fresh, tender lettuce even in warmer weather. Grand Rapids TBR is a loose-leaf lettuce that grows in a compact rosette, making it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and market growers. Its flavor is mild and refreshing, perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish.
Key Benefits
- Heat Tolerant: Resists bolting in warm weather, allowing for a longer growing season.
- Crisp Texture: Offers a tender yet crisp texture that holds up well in salads and other dishes.
- Early Maturity: Grows quickly, providing a fast harvest in just 45–60 days.
- Loose-leaf Growth: Grows in a rosette form, allowing for easy, continuous harvesting.
- Resistant to Disease: Known for its resistance to common lettuce diseases like downy mildew.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Loose-leaf lettuce that forms a compact rosette of bright green leaves with frilled edges.
- Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and refreshing, with a slight bitterness that adds depth to salads.
- Growth Habit: Grows in a dense, upright clump, making it ideal for tight spaces and container gardening.
- Size: Typically reaches a height of 6–8 inches with a spread of about 12–18 inches across the plant.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Planting Time: Sow seeds in early spring for a cool-season crop, or in late summer for a fall harvest.
- Temperature: Best grown in temperatures between 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C). While heat-tolerant, it thrives in cooler temperatures.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds about 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Adding organic matter like compost improves soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Lettuce requires about 1 inch of water per week.
- Water at the base of the plant to prevent the foliage from becoming soggy and susceptible to disease.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or compost at planting to ensure robust growth.
- A second round of fertilizer or compost is beneficial when plants are 4–6 inches tall to promote strong leaf development.
Weeding and Mulching
- Regularly weed around the lettuce to avoid competition for nutrients and water.
- Apply mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil temperature stable.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control methods such as neem oil or diatomaceous earth to prevent damage.
- Diseases: Grand Rapids TBR is resistant to common diseases like downy mildew and lettuce mosaic virus, but good air circulation and proper spacing are essential to prevent fungal issues.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Grand Rapids TBR typically reaches maturity in 45–60 days.
- Size: Harvest leaves when they are large enough to eat, usually when the plant reaches 6–8 inches in height.
- Method: Harvest outer leaves first, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for a continuous supply. For full heads, harvest when the plant reaches full size.
Storage
- Short-Term: Store harvested lettuce in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag or container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Long-Term: While lettuce can be frozen, its texture may change. It's best used in cooked dishes after freezing.
Culinary Uses
- Salads: Ideal for fresh salads, offering a mild flavor and crisp texture.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Add a crunchy, refreshing element to sandwiches and wraps.
- Garnishes: Use the tender leaves as a garnish for soups, stews, and roasted dishes.
- Tacos and Burritos: Perfect for fresh tacos and burritos, adding a crisp texture and refreshing flavor.
Conclusion
Grand Rapids TBR Lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a heat-tolerant, early-maturing variety. With its crisp texture, mild flavor, and resistance to bolting, it is perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you're growing it for fresh salads, sandwiches, or garnishes, this lettuce variety provides a fast, reliable harvest with excellent taste and texture. Grow it in the spring or fall for a bountiful, continuous harvest that will delight your taste buds.
Dharaseeds
Lettuce Seeds - Grand Rapids TBR
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Grand Rapids TBR is an heirloom lettuce variety known for its crisp texture, vibrant green leaves, and resistance to heat and bolting. This early-maturing variety is perfect for gardeners looking to harvest fresh, tender lettuce even in warmer weather. Grand Rapids TBR is a loose-leaf lettuce that grows in a compact rosette, making it an excellent choice for both home gardeners and market growers. Its flavor is mild and refreshing, perfect for salads, sandwiches, or as a garnish.
Key Benefits
- Heat Tolerant: Resists bolting in warm weather, allowing for a longer growing season.
- Crisp Texture: Offers a tender yet crisp texture that holds up well in salads and other dishes.
- Early Maturity: Grows quickly, providing a fast harvest in just 45–60 days.
- Loose-leaf Growth: Grows in a rosette form, allowing for easy, continuous harvesting.
- Resistant to Disease: Known for its resistance to common lettuce diseases like downy mildew.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Loose-leaf lettuce that forms a compact rosette of bright green leaves with frilled edges.
- Flavor Profile: Mild, sweet, and refreshing, with a slight bitterness that adds depth to salads.
- Growth Habit: Grows in a dense, upright clump, making it ideal for tight spaces and container gardening.
- Size: Typically reaches a height of 6–8 inches with a spread of about 12–18 inches across the plant.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Planting Time: Sow seeds in early spring for a cool-season crop, or in late summer for a fall harvest.
- Temperature: Best grown in temperatures between 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C). While heat-tolerant, it thrives in cooler temperatures.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
- Spacing: Space seeds about 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart for optimal growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Adding organic matter like compost improves soil fertility.
- Sunlight: Grows best in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry spells. Lettuce requires about 1 inch of water per week.
- Water at the base of the plant to prevent the foliage from becoming soggy and susceptible to disease.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or compost at planting to ensure robust growth.
- A second round of fertilizer or compost is beneficial when plants are 4–6 inches tall to promote strong leaf development.
Weeding and Mulching
- Regularly weed around the lettuce to avoid competition for nutrients and water.
- Apply mulch around the base of the plants to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the soil temperature stable.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control methods such as neem oil or diatomaceous earth to prevent damage.
- Diseases: Grand Rapids TBR is resistant to common diseases like downy mildew and lettuce mosaic virus, but good air circulation and proper spacing are essential to prevent fungal issues.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Grand Rapids TBR typically reaches maturity in 45–60 days.
- Size: Harvest leaves when they are large enough to eat, usually when the plant reaches 6–8 inches in height.
- Method: Harvest outer leaves first, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for a continuous supply. For full heads, harvest when the plant reaches full size.
Storage
- Short-Term: Store harvested lettuce in the refrigerator in a perforated plastic bag or container to maintain freshness for up to a week.
- Long-Term: While lettuce can be frozen, its texture may change. It's best used in cooked dishes after freezing.
Culinary Uses
- Salads: Ideal for fresh salads, offering a mild flavor and crisp texture.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Add a crunchy, refreshing element to sandwiches and wraps.
- Garnishes: Use the tender leaves as a garnish for soups, stews, and roasted dishes.
- Tacos and Burritos: Perfect for fresh tacos and burritos, adding a crisp texture and refreshing flavor.
Conclusion
Grand Rapids TBR Lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a heat-tolerant, early-maturing variety. With its crisp texture, mild flavor, and resistance to bolting, it is perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Whether you're growing it for fresh salads, sandwiches, or garnishes, this lettuce variety provides a fast, reliable harvest with excellent taste and texture. Grow it in the spring or fall for a bountiful, continuous harvest that will delight your taste buds.
Non-GMO
Dharaseeds are Non-GMO and free from genetically modified organisms.
High Germination Rate
Tested for high viability to ensure successful sprouting.
Heirloom Variety
Open-pollinated seeds preserved for quality and authenticity.
Chemical-Free
Free from synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and additives.