Lettuce 'White Boston'
Lettuce 'White Boston' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Lettuce 'White Boston' is an heirloom butterhead lettuce. It forms large, round heads with gently folded, light green leaves that have a pleasant, slightly sweet flavor. This variety is heat-tolerant and well-suited to a variety of climates. Days to harvest: 68 to full size.
Lettuce 'White Boston'
Product: Lettuce 'White Boston'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Lettuce 'White Boston' is an heirloom butterhead lettuce. It forms large, round heads with gently folded, light green leaves that have a pleasant, slightly sweet flavor. This variety is heat-tolerant and well-suited to a variety of climates. Days to harvest: 68 to full size.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 15 – 25 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 5 - 26°C soil temp; seed will fail to germinate over 30°C
Temperate: Spring, summer and autumn
Subtropical: Avoid growing it during humid weather ]\
Tropical: Not recommended
Germination: 4 - 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, requires light to germinate
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7.5
Rows: 30 cm apart
Details: Keep moisture constant, drying out will trigger bolting; avoid watering in the heat of the day; growing under shade-cloth is beneficial in hot areas
Harvest: 68 days full size