75 – 85 days. These non-GMO Hanson Improved lettuce seeds grow into large green leaves and a white heart. Hanson Improved Lettuce is ready to harvest in 80 days. The Hanson Improved thrives in full sun or partial shade, and can be grown in zones 3-12. The leaves of the Hanson Improved have a mildly sweet flavor. Also known as 'Ewing's Excelsior', 'Gardener's Favorite' and 'King of the Market.' This lettuce is always sweet and never bitter. Green on the outside with curly leaves that have fringed edges and a white heart on the inside. Heat tolerant. Not recommended for shipping. Approx. 16,000 seeds/oz.
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MicrogreenGrowing Hanson Improved Lettuce Garden Seeds
- Latin Name: lactuca sativa
- Seed Type: Annual
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors
- Days to Maturity: 75 – 85 days
- Hardiness Zone: 3 – 12
- Planting Depth: 1/4"
- Plant Spacing: 1"
- Row Spacing: 18"
- Growth Habit: Mound
- Soil Preference: Fertile with organic matter.
- Temp Preference: Warmer
- Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
- Diseases/pests/problems:Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste. Susceptible to aphids and slugs.
- Color: Green
- Flavor: Mildly sweet
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Seeds Per Package:
- 1 g - Approximately 900 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 2,000,000 Seeds
- 25 lb - Approximately 10,000,000 Seeds
Start by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1/4 inch in fertile, organic soil with one inch between seeds. Make sure to allow enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well watered. Harvest eighty days after planting.
Historical documents show that lettuce was being cultivated in Egypt 6,000 years ago.