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Lactuca sativa 'Boston, Green'
Lettuce, Boston, Green
soft, tender, gently cupped leaves. It's terrific in salads and sandwiches, or the leaves can be used as a bed for other dishes.
- Soft buttery bibb-type leaves
- Mild sweet flavor with tender texture
- Loose heads are easy to harvest at baby or full size
- Excellent for salads, wraps, and delicate sandwiches
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Height: 6-12 in
- Spread: 8-12 in
- Spacing: 8 in
- Temperature: 25 to 85°F
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lactuca sativa 'Boston, Green'
Lettuce grows best in cool weather with full sun to light shade and evenly moist soil. Succession sow every 1–2 weeks for continuous harvest. Use afternoon shade in warm spells and harvest often to keep leaves tender.