Cherokee Lettuce is one of our most heat-tolerant lettuce varieties. In some moderate climates, it can be grown well into the summer months. It is slow to bolt and holds well in the field. This allows for a longer harvesting window. It also has a great shelf-life and will store well, usually a couple weeks. Cherokee Lettuce produces medium-sized heads with thick, crisp leaves that have a dark red color with no brown overtones. The heads have an upright frame that holds the head together nicely. This also helps to prevent any breakage during final growth and harvesting. Cherokee Lettuce maintains a crisp, sweet flavor into the warmer months and will not become bitter in the heat. Plant densely for best results, spacing transplants about 8-12" apart.
