{"product_id":"nevada-lettuce-500-seeds","title":"Nevada Lettuce: 500 seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent summer variety forms large, open heads of thick, vibrant green leaves.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy and beautifully ruffled leaves with a satisfying combination of crunchy texture and buttery smoothness. Summer crisp characteristics lend excellent bolt resistance while maintaining good texture and flavor in summer heat. Available as raw and pelleted seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55 DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisease Resistance Details\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate Resistance: Downy Mildew, Lettuce Mosaic Virus \/ MT0-30\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCULTURAL INFO\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Latuca sativa)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis cool season annual in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCompositae\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily, which includes endive, escarole, chicory, globe artichoke, sunflower, Jerusalem artichoke, salsify, and burdock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooseleaf-\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003evar.crispa.\u003c\/i\u003e  First to maturity, these fast growing lettuces do not form a head.  Good for babyleaf culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButterhead - also known as bib, or Boston, this type forms a loose head with slightly oily leaves. Beautiful, sweet and tender, but bruises and tears easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomaine –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003evar.longfolia. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eRomaine forms a tall dense upright head with a tender heart. It tolerates warm temperatures and is less prone to bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIceberg –\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003evar. capitata.\u003c\/i\u003e  The fussiest type to grow, iceberg will form a compact round head if given a long cool season. It bolts easily if stressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Nutrients and Requirements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose cool, well drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH.  Use 50-75lbs Nitrogen\/acre, ~150 Phosphorus and Potassium\/acre. Sidedress with N 3-4 weeks after planting. With transplanting, use 2lbs\/50 gallons starter fertilizer, 4-8oz per plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeding Depth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1\/8”, seeds require minimum amount of light for germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBabyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows\/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows\/36” bed, 5’ centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to Sow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions, subtract 10-14 days if transplanting, subtract 7-10 days if planting in summer conditions, add 20 days if planting late summer-fall In certain areas, lettuce can be grown throughout the summer by choosing varieties which are heat tolerant; however, many lettuce varieties have difficulty germinating in soils above 75°F.  Start transplants 3-4 weeks before setting out.  Sow seeds 4 per inch in flats or small-cell plug trays, barely covering with fine soil.  If sowing into flats, transplant 2 weeks later into plug trays, pots, or into another flat at 1-2” apart. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Considerations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarden off seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before transplanting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly.  For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach desired size, or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip.  For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePest Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTarnished Plant Bugs cause brown scarring on stems. Romaine is especially susceptible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCabbage looper and cutworms can be controlled by Bacillus thuringiensis (such as Dipel DF, see Supplies) and\/or spinosad (such as Entrust™), preferentially in rotation with one another to prevent selection of resistant individuals (check with your certifier before applying).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeafminers burrow underneath the skin and leave weaving, translucent trails. They are usually controlled by natural enemies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlugs and Snails can be baited by beer traps. Practice clean cultivation and avoid mulch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDisease Info\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany lettuce diseases are best prevented by production practices that maximize airflow around heads to stimulate rapid drying. Many varieties have been bred to have disease resistance.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRESISTANCE KEY:\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDM: Downy Mildew (race specified, if known), TB: Tip Burn, WM: White Mold, BHR: Bacterial Head Rot, BR: Bottom Rot, HS: Heat Stress, LMV: Lettuce Mosaic Virus, APH: Aphids,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum, also called white mold). Grow on raised beds, rotate crops with grass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom rot (Rhizoctonia solani). Select plants with upright growth habit. Take care not to set seedlings too deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLettuce mosaic virus (LMV) is highly seed-borne. Choose a reputable seed source.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMTO-10, MTO-30: 10,000 or 30,000 seeds were tested for the presence of Lettuce Mosaic Virus, none was found. A disease-free test does not guarantee a seed lot to be disease-free, only that no pathogen was detected in sample.\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamping-off (caused by a number of soil-borne fungi) Avoid overwatering when plants are young.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDowny mildew (Bremia lactucae)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Bloomery LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40921551929367,"sku":"2561.1","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9338\/6263\/files\/NevadaLettuce.jpg?v=1708631100","url":"https:\/\/www.thebloomeryky.org\/products\/nevada-lettuce-500-seeds","provider":"The Bloomery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}