Lettuce Seeds - Prizehead
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Prizehead Lettuce is an exceptional variety known for its tender leaves and excellent flavor, making it a fantastic choice for home gardeners and market growers alike. With its loose-leaf structure and vibrant green color, Prizehead Lettuce offers a sweet, mild flavor that is perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It is quick-growing, heat-resistant, and easy to harvest, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Key Benefits
- Sweet, Mild Flavor: Offers a delicate, sweet taste without the bitterness often associated with other lettuce varieties.
- Heat-Resistant: Thrives in warmer weather, making it a great choice for summer gardening or late spring planting.
- Loose-Leaf Growth: Forms a loose, ruffled head that is easy to harvest and perfect for continuous picking.
- Fast-Growing: Ready for harvest in as little as 45–55 days, providing a quick return on your gardening efforts.
- High Yield: Known for its abundant harvest, making it ideal for home gardeners or small-scale growers looking for a steady supply of fresh lettuce.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Forms loose, ruffled leaves that are light to medium green with a slightly red-tinged outer edge. The leaves are tender, making it perfect for fresh consumption.
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, mild flavor with no bitterness, perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.
- Growth Habit: Grows in a loose, open head that is easy to harvest by cutting or picking individual leaves.
- Size: Typically reaches 6–8 inches tall, with a spread of 10–12 inches across.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C), making it ideal for cool-season planting or early summer gardens.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep, either in seed trays or directly into garden soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and healthy growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, but Prizehead Lettuce can tolerate light shade, particularly in hotter climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to maintain tender, crisp leaves.
- Water about 1 inch per week, increasing during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced, organic fertilizer at planting time to support strong, healthy leaf growth.
- Fertilize again when plants are about 4–6 inches tall to encourage continuous leaf production.
Weeding and Mulching
- Weed regularly around the plants, ensuring that you don’t disturb the shallow roots.
- Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Watch for common lettuce pests such as aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control options like neem oil or diatomaceous earth to protect the plants.
- Diseases: Prizehead Lettuce can be susceptible to fungal diseases like downy mildew. Practice crop rotation, ensure adequate air circulation, and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risks.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Prizehead Lettuce is ready to harvest in 45–55 days, depending on growing conditions.
- Size: Harvest when the leaves are large enough to use but still tender. Typically, the plant reaches 6–8 inches tall at harvest.
- Method: Harvest individual leaves or cut the entire head when it has fully developed. The loose-leaf structure allows for easy picking throughout the growing season.
Storage
- Short-Term: Store harvested leaves in the refrigerator, ideally in a perforated plastic bag or container, for up to 1 week.
- Long-Term: Lettuce is best used fresh but can be frozen for longer storage. Freezing lettuce will affect its texture, so it’s best suited for cooked dishes.
Culinary Uses
- Salads: Adds a mild, sweet crunch to fresh salads.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Use as a fresh, crisp addition to sandwiches, wraps, or burgers.
- Tacos and Burritos: Perfect for adding a crunchy layer to tacos, burritos, or other Mexican-inspired dishes.
- Garnish: Great as a decorative and flavorful garnish for a variety of dishes.
Conclusion
Prizehead Lettuce is a delicious, easy-to-grow variety that provides a fast-growing, high-yielding crop for home gardeners and small-scale farmers. With its tender, sweet leaves and heat tolerance, it thrives in both cooler and warmer seasons, making it a versatile addition to your garden. Whether used in fresh salads, sandwiches, or wraps, Prizehead Lettuce’s mild flavor and crisp texture will enhance your dishes, making it a garden favorite.
Dharaseeds
Lettuce Seeds - Prizehead
Estimated delivery between February 06 and February 09.
Prizehead Lettuce is an exceptional variety known for its tender leaves and excellent flavor, making it a fantastic choice for home gardeners and market growers alike. With its loose-leaf structure and vibrant green color, Prizehead Lettuce offers a sweet, mild flavor that is perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps. It is quick-growing, heat-resistant, and easy to harvest, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
Key Benefits
- Sweet, Mild Flavor: Offers a delicate, sweet taste without the bitterness often associated with other lettuce varieties.
- Heat-Resistant: Thrives in warmer weather, making it a great choice for summer gardening or late spring planting.
- Loose-Leaf Growth: Forms a loose, ruffled head that is easy to harvest and perfect for continuous picking.
- Fast-Growing: Ready for harvest in as little as 45–55 days, providing a quick return on your gardening efforts.
- High Yield: Known for its abundant harvest, making it ideal for home gardeners or small-scale growers looking for a steady supply of fresh lettuce.
Variety Features
- Plant Characteristics: Forms loose, ruffled leaves that are light to medium green with a slightly red-tinged outer edge. The leaves are tender, making it perfect for fresh consumption.
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, mild flavor with no bitterness, perfect for fresh salads and sandwiches.
- Growth Habit: Grows in a loose, open head that is easy to harvest by cutting or picking individual leaves.
- Size: Typically reaches 6–8 inches tall, with a spread of 10–12 inches across.
Planting Instructions
Planting Season
- Planting Time: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost date or sow directly outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
- Temperature: Thrives in temperatures between 55°F–75°F (13°C–24°C), making it ideal for cool-season planting or early summer gardens.
Planting Details
- Seed Depth: Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep, either in seed trays or directly into garden soil.
- Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart in rows 12–18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation and healthy growth.
- Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, fertile, loamy soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0.
- Sunlight: Full sun is ideal, but Prizehead Lettuce can tolerate light shade, particularly in hotter climates.
Care Instructions
Watering
- Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged to maintain tender, crisp leaves.
- Water about 1 inch per week, increasing during dry spells to keep the soil consistently moist.
Fertilization
- Apply a balanced, organic fertilizer at planting time to support strong, healthy leaf growth.
- Fertilize again when plants are about 4–6 inches tall to encourage continuous leaf production.
Weeding and Mulching
- Weed regularly around the plants, ensuring that you don’t disturb the shallow roots.
- Mulch around the base of the plants to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
Pest and Disease Control
- Pests: Watch for common lettuce pests such as aphids, slugs, and snails. Use organic pest control options like neem oil or diatomaceous earth to protect the plants.
- Diseases: Prizehead Lettuce can be susceptible to fungal diseases like downy mildew. Practice crop rotation, ensure adequate air circulation, and avoid overhead watering to reduce disease risks.
Harvesting
- Maturity: Prizehead Lettuce is ready to harvest in 45–55 days, depending on growing conditions.
- Size: Harvest when the leaves are large enough to use but still tender. Typically, the plant reaches 6–8 inches tall at harvest.
- Method: Harvest individual leaves or cut the entire head when it has fully developed. The loose-leaf structure allows for easy picking throughout the growing season.
Storage
- Short-Term: Store harvested leaves in the refrigerator, ideally in a perforated plastic bag or container, for up to 1 week.
- Long-Term: Lettuce is best used fresh but can be frozen for longer storage. Freezing lettuce will affect its texture, so it’s best suited for cooked dishes.
Culinary Uses
- Salads: Adds a mild, sweet crunch to fresh salads.
- Sandwiches and Wraps: Use as a fresh, crisp addition to sandwiches, wraps, or burgers.
- Tacos and Burritos: Perfect for adding a crunchy layer to tacos, burritos, or other Mexican-inspired dishes.
- Garnish: Great as a decorative and flavorful garnish for a variety of dishes.
Conclusion
Prizehead Lettuce is a delicious, easy-to-grow variety that provides a fast-growing, high-yielding crop for home gardeners and small-scale farmers. With its tender, sweet leaves and heat tolerance, it thrives in both cooler and warmer seasons, making it a versatile addition to your garden. Whether used in fresh salads, sandwiches, or wraps, Prizehead Lettuce’s mild flavor and crisp texture will enhance your dishes, making it a garden favorite.
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.