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Vibrant green butter lettuce head with crinkled leaves growing in garden soil.

Optima Lettuce

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by High Mowing Fulfilled by Seedtime
$4.15 $2.49 40% Off Sale
Availability:
Out of stock
~500
Seeds Per Packet
52
Days to Maturity

A versatile, highly productive butterhead lettuce with soft, smooth, medium-green leaves and a gently sweet, mild flavor that makes it one of the most crowd-pleasing lettuces available. Excellent adaptability to diverse conditions and seasons, consistent heading, and reliable quality make Optima a dependable choice for direct and wholesale markets.

Seed Specifications
Organic Non-GMO Heirloom Open Pollinated Cold Tolerant Container Friendly
Product Details
Packet weight
0.59 g
Sowing coverage
~10 feet
Life cycle
Annual
Scientific name
Lactuca sativa
Growing Information
Light requirements
Full Sun
Seeding method
Direct Sow or Transplant
Days to germinate
7-10 days
Planting depth
1/8 inch
Plant spacing
Babyleaf: 2-4 inches; Full size: 8-12 inches
Row spacing
Babyleaf: 2-4 inches; Full size: 12-18 inches
Plant height
8-12 inches
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