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Growing Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
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Other Names: Webbs Wonderful Crisphead
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Days to Maturity: 72 days
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Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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Planting Depth: 1/4”
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Plant Spacing: 12”
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Row Spacing: 1-2’
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Growth Habit: Upright
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
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Temp Preference: 45-90℉
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Pests/diseases: Aphids, catephillars
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Color: Green
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Flavor: Crispy, buttery
Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce Growth Habits:
Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce grows upright and is ready in 72 days. Plant seeds under ¼” soil when it is cool. Lettuce will do alright in some heat but does prefer cooler temperatures like all lettuce varieties. Crisphead Lettuce will have wavy and robust leaves that are vivid medium green. Gardeners can harvest the whole head or just use the outer leaves depending on your lettuce needs.
Various Uses for Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce:
Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce produces leaves that are large, green, and crispy. This makes them perfect for a variety of uses in the kitchen. Large and crispy lettuce leaves are the perfect vessel for lettuce wraps. Whip a quick stir fry with ground chicken, red peppers, garlic, and water chestnuts.
Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce Benefits:
Lettuce is an anti-inflammatory food, and this prevents so many diseases. It can protect against heart disease, diabetes, and thyroid issues. It has also been shown to prevent memory and other brain disorders. With nutrients that can remove toxins from the body, Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce is a great addition to a healthy diet.
Additional Information:
Webbs Wonderful Crisphead Lettuce is an heirloom variety from 1890.
Seeds Per Package:
- 1 oz - Approximately 6,800 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 27,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 108,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 544,000 Seeds
