Lettuce 'Crispino'

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Lettuce 'Crispino' Lactuca sativa We love a good taco night at our house, and you need iceburg for a classic taco night! Also fabulous for a wedge salad. We love Crispino for its h igh percentage of perfect heads, even when grown in less-than-ideal, warm and humid conditions. Seed is certified organic. Sexier vegetables might steal the spotlight, but greens are where it’s at! Why settle for store-bought lettuce when you can have fresh, organic, and nutritious salads right from your backyard? The secret to keeping homegrown lettuce refreshingly crisp? Harvest first thing in the morning and immediately submerge in cool water. Packet contains approximately 200 seeds. DETAILSPlant type: AnnualDays to maturity: 50–57 daysLight preference: Full sun, tolerates shadePlant spacing: 10–12" apart in rows 15–18" apartHybrid status: Open pollinated SOWINGDepth: 1/8 inchGermination: 60–68°F How to Grow Sow indoors 3–4 weeks before planting out. Keep trays cooled below 75°F during germination. Lettuce is a cold-hardy crop that prefers cool temperatures. Young plants properly hardened at least 3–5 days before planting can survive temperatures as low as 20°F. Can be direct sown in soils as cool as 40°F. Harvest & Storage Once established, harvest leaves before flowering begins. Leaves can be harvested 3–4 times per year, cut at ground level. Leaves may be used fresh or dried. To dry, cut bundles into 1/4–1/2" lengths. Dry on a screen surfaced out of direct sunlight in an area with good ventilation. Stir periodically. SHIPPING FREE: $100 or more on any seeds$3.95: 1–9 seed packets$7.95: 10+ seed packets Photo: Johnny's Selected Seeds & Petal Back Farm Show more