Lettuce 'Grackle'

Scientific Name: Lactuca sativa

Common Name: Lettuce 'Grackle'

Vegetable Type: Leaf

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Loose, nitrogen-rich, well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.8

Fruit Size: Not applicable

Temperature: Optimal growth occurs between 16°C to 18°C (61°F to 64°F); tolerates as low as 7°C (45°F)

Spacing: Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) between plants

Height: Approximately 29.58 cm (11.6 inches) at harvest maturity

Width: Approximately 41.2 cm (16.2 inches) at mature seed stalk 

Maturity Time: Approximately 65 days in summer; 120 days in winter 

Culinary Uses: Ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps

Flavour Profile: Mild and crisp

Companion Plants: Strawberries, radishes, kohlrabi, dill

Resistant To: Highly resistant to Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (TBSV) and Downy Mildew (Bremia lactucae) races US 5-8

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