Bloom Time: Mid-summer; small pale yellow clustered blooms on tall central seed stalks, forming upright elongated loose heads with thick pale crisp white ribbed stems and broad ruffled glossy light green outer leaves, tender mild crunchy foliage with subtle sweet fresh taste
Planting Time: Direct sow outdoors in early spring or late autumn (soil temperature ≥45°F/7°C); succession sow every 10 days for continuous harvest, provide light shade in hot summer to prevent premature bolting
Hardy to USDA zones 3–9; mature head height: 10–14 inches, ready for harvest in 45–60 days
Prefers full sun to light partial shade; cold-tolerant fast-growing leaf lettuce, perfect for fresh salads, wraps and sandwich toppings, low maintenance cool-season garden staple
Ideal for raised cool-season vegetable beds, compact backyard edible plots, shallow patio container growing and mixed salad garden arrangements
