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Lettuce Great Lakes Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

Lettuce Great Lakes Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

$16.99 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare well‑drained, fertile soil. Sow Great Lakes lettuce seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost. Plant seeds about ¼ inch deep in moist soil, and keep the soil consistently moist for best germination.

How to Grow


Provide full sun to partial shade, especially in warmer climates. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging. Mulch around seedlings to retain moisture, reduce weeds, and encourage tender leaf growth.

Tips

Provide shade in hot weather to prevent bolting.

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for extended harvests.

Harvest outer leaves early for continuous production.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Produces large

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Compact

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late season

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Lettuce Great Lakes Seeds - Heirloom Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Leafy Vegetable / Lettuce

Lettuce Great Lakes is a classic heirloom lettuce variety that produces crisp, refreshing green leaves perfect for fresh eating. With a history rooted in traditional garden culture, this lettuce thrives in cooler seasons and offers both reliability and tasty crunch for salads and sandwiches. Great Lakes lettuce performs well in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making it suitable for home gardens of all sizes. Its vigorous growth and tender texture make it a favorite for growers seeking dependable and healthy greens.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Cool Season

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Leaf Heads

plant-height

Plant Height

6–8 in

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun / Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate & Consistent

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

10–12 in

planting-depth

Planting Depth

¼ in

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Well‑drained fertile soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000185874

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Lettuce 'Great Lakes' a popular lettuce variety?

Lettuce 'Great Lakes' is admired for its crisp, tightly formed heads, vigorous growth, and dependable harvests, making it a popular choice for home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.

Where can Lettuce 'Great Lakes' be grown?

It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, vegetable plots, and containers with fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.

When are Lettuce 'Great Lakes' heads ready to harvest?

The heads are typically ready to harvest once they are fully formed, firm, and reach their mature size. Harvest timing may vary depending on growing conditions and personal preference.

How can Lettuce 'Great Lakes' be used in the kitchen?

The harvested leaves are suitable for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, lettuce cups, and a variety of homemade dishes.

Does regular harvesting encourage continued leaf production?

Yes, individual outer leaves may be harvested as needed while allowing the center to continue growing, or entire mature heads can be harvested when fully developed under suitable growing conditions.

Can Lettuce 'Great Lakes' be grown in containers?

Yes, it grows successfully in containers with nutrient-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soil and adequate sunlight, making it well suited for patios, balconies, window boxes, and other small-space gardens.