Lettuce, Optima

This is a pre-order. All pre-orders will be delivered later in the spring when the season is just right for them. Lettuce are anticipated to be delivered or available for pickup in EarlyMayFall.

Optima is one of the best dark green, Boston lettuces available. It produces large heads and are very heat tolerant, helping it to thrive in our hot summers. It is extremely reliable and easy to grow, in addition to having a fantastically smooth flavor.

Lettuce: Master the art of salad gardening with lettuce! From crisp romaine to tender butterhead, these easy-growing greens offer endless variety. Perfect for succession planting and cut-and-come-again harvesting, lettuce thrives in containers or beds. Plant heat-tolerant varieties for extended seasons, and enjoy restaurant-quality salads steps from your kitchen!

Growing Tips: Plant lettuce about 10 inches between heads (6 if they are a miniature variety) and keep them well watered. I like to put down a little straw mulch to help keep the soil moist. If they get very dry or very hot they may ‘bolt’ by trying to build a tall center stem with flowers. When they do they get more bitter so eat them quickly!