All 110 lettuce

110 lettuce — 67 heirloom, 36 hybrid and 7 open-pollinated. Days to harvest run from 10-15 days (Arugula) to 120 days (Luna Rossa). Germination takes 5–10 days. Lettuce is self-pollinating, so seed stays true with 3–6 m (9.8–20 ft) of separation.

110 varieties
VarietyHarvestGerminatesSpacingHeightSizepHSeedLevel
AmaraBrassica carinata21days7-14 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——HeirloomEasy
ArugulaEruca sativa10-15days5-7days0.1–0.15 m4–6 inup to 0.91 mup to 3 ft10 g6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Asian DelightBrassica rapa var. chinensis37days7-14 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Australian Yellow LeafLactuca sativa 'Australian Yellow Leaf'50-60days7-12days0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches, plant spread 10-12 inches6.0-7.0HeirloomModerate
BataviaLactuca sativa47days7-14days0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-10 inches diameter6.2-6.8HeirloomEasy to Moderate
Bel FioreCichorium intybus52days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
BelleziaDiplotaxis tenuifolia35days7-10 daysdays0.08–0.1 m3–4 in0.15–0.61 m6–24 in——HeirloomEasy
BibbLactuca sativa 'Bibb'55-60days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in4-6 inches across6.0-7.0HeirloomModerate
BingoCichorium intybus115days—days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
Black Seeded SimpsonLactuca sativa40-50days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-10 inch diameter rosette6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Black SummerBrassica rapa var. chinensis45days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.91 m3 ft10-12"—HybridEasy
ButtercrunchLactuca sativa55-65days7-14days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6"6.2-6.8HeirloomEasy to Moderate
Buttercrunch BibbLactuca sativa 'Buttercrunch'65-75days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in4-6 inch diameter heads6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Butterhead BostonLactuca sativa 'Boston'55-65days7-10days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch diameter heads6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
CanastaLactuca sativa 'Canasta'65-75days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in10-12 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide at base6.0-7.0HybridEasy to moderate
CarltonBrassica rapa var. perviridis21days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Catalogna SpecialCichorium intybus35days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
Cheap Frills MixBrassica spp.21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——Open-pollinatedEasy
Cimmaron RomaineLactuca sativa 'Cimmaron'55-65days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch wide, 10-12 inch tall heads6.0-7.0HybridEasy to Moderate
ClaytoniaClaytonia perfoliata40days7-14 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.3 m12 in——HeirloomEasy
ClioCichorium intybus48days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HybridEasy
ClodiaCichorium endivia29days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——Open-pollinatedEasy
Coastal StarLactuca sativa57days7-14days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in7-9 inch wide, 12-14 inch tall heads6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy to Moderate
ConceptLactuca sativa 'Concept'50-60days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch spread, individual leaves 4-6 inches6.0-7.0HybridEasy
Crisp Mint RomaineLactuca sativa 'Crisp Mint'55-65days5-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inCompact 8-10 inch heads6.2-6.8HybridEasy to Moderate
CurlesiCichorium endivia52days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——HeirloomEasy
Deer TongueLactuca sativa45-55days7-12days0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in4-6 inches long, 2-3 inches wide at base6.0-7.5HeirloomEasy
Elegance Greens MixBrassica spp.21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——HeirloomEasy
FieroCichorium intybus66days7-10 daysdays0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft7-8 1/2"—HybridEasy
FrecklesLactuca sativa 'Freckles'55-60days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches wide, 8-10 inches tall6.2-6.8HeirloomEasy to Moderate
Garnet GiantBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
GiorgioneCichorium intybus50days7-14 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
Golden FrillsBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Grand RapidsLactuca sativa 'Grand Rapids'45-55days5-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches, plant spreads 8-12 inches6.0-7.5HeirloomVery Easy
Great LakesLactuca sativa 'Great Lakes'85-90days7-14days0.3–0.38 m12–15 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch diameter heads, 1-2 lbs6.0-7.0HeirloomModerate
Green 70 D ImprovedBrassica rapa var. chinensis21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91 m3 ft——HeirloomEasy
Green GiantBrassica rapa var. perviridis21days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Green LeafLactuca sativa 'Green Leaf'45-55days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches across6.0-7.0Open-pollinatedEasy
Hon Tsai TaiBrassica rapa37days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.91 m3 ft8-10"—HeirloomEasy
IcebergLactuca sativa var. capitata 'Iceberg'80-95days7-10days0.3–0.38 m12–15 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch diameter tight heads6.2-6.8Open-pollinatedModerate to Challenging
IndigoCichorium intybus65days7-10 daysdays0.46–0.61 m18–24 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft4-5"—HybridEasy
Italiko RedCichorium intybus40days7-14 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
JerichoLactuca sativa60-70days7-14days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in10-12 inch tall heads, 4-5 inches wide6.2-6.8HeirloomEasy to moderate
Joi ChoiBrassica rapa var. chinensis50days7-10 daysdays0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.91 m3 ft12-15"—HybridEasy
Kalebration Kale MixBrassica spp.29days—days—0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——Open-pollinatedEasy
KojiBrassica rapa25days7-10 daysdays0.3 m12 in0.91 m3 ft12"—HybridEasy
LeonardoCichorium intybus65days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft4-5"—HybridEasy
Li Ren ChoiBrassica rapa var. chinensis37days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Little GemLactuca sativa40days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in4-6 inch tall compact heads, individual serving size6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Little ShanghaiBrassica rapa var. chinensis37days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Lolla RossaLactuca sativa 'Lolla Rossa'50-55days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches wide, individual leaves 4-6 inches6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Lollo RossoLactuca sativa 'Lollo Rosso'50-65days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inCompact heads 6-8 inches across6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy to Moderate
Loose Leaf Green Grand RapidsLactuca sativa 'Grand Rapids'45-55days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches long6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Luna RossaCichorium intybus120days7-10 daysdays0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
MascaraLactuca sativa 'Mascara'50-60days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches, full rosette 8-10 inches6.0-7.0HybridEasy to moderate
Mei Qing ChoiBrassica rapa var. chinensis45days7-14 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.91 m3 ft8-10"—HybridEasy
Miz AmericaBrassica juncea28days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HybridEasy
MizunaBrassica rapa var. japonica18days7-10 daysdays0.1–0.15 m4–6 in0.91 m3 ft——HeirloomEasy
MuirLactuca sativa50days7-10days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches across, 4-6 inches tall6.2-6.8HeirloomModerate
Mâche (Corn Salad)Valerianella locusta50days10-14days0.05–0.1 m2–4 in0.08–0.15 m3–6 in1-2 inch leaves6.0-7.5HeirloomModerate
NevadaLactuca sativa 'Nevada'48-68days7-14days0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inLarge heads 10-12 inches across6.0-7.5HybridEasy
New Red FireLactuca sativa55days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-10 inches across6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Oak LeafLactuca sativa 'Oak Leaf'45-50days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches long, plants 8-10 inches across6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Paris Island CosLactuca sativa 'Paris Island Cos'66-75days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in10-12 inch tall heads6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy to Moderate
Parris Island CosLactuca sativa 'Parris Island Cos'68-75days7-12days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in10-12 inch tall heads, 1-2 lbs6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
PerseoCichorium intybus55days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft3-4"—HeirloomEasy
Premium Greens MixBrassica spp.21days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——HeirloomEasy
PrizeheadLactuca sativa 'Prizehead'50-60days7-14days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 6-8 inches, plant spreads 10-14 inches6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Red Baron PlusBrassica rapa19days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Red CloudBrassica rapa28days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.91 m3 ft8-12"—HybridEasy
Red Express CosLactuca sativa var. longifolia 'Red Express Cos'48-55days6-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-10 inches tall, 5-7 inches wide6.0-7.0HybridEasy
Red GiantBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Red KingdomBrassica rapa21days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.91 m3 ft——HybridEasy
Red Leaf LettuceAmaranthus tricolor50days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.3–1.5 m1–5 ft6-8 inch rosettes6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Red Malabar SpinachBasella rubra50days7-14 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in1.8–2.4 m6–8 ft——HeirloomEasy
Red RomaineLactuca sativa var. longifolia 'Red Romaine'70-80days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-12 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide6.0-7.0HybridEasy
Red SailsLactuca sativa45-55days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-10 inch spread6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
Red Salad BowlLactuca sativa 'Red Salad Bowl'50-60days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches long6.0-7.0Open-pollinatedEasy
Red SplendorBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Red Veined SorrelRumex sanguineus50days7-14 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Red VelvetLactuca sativa 'Red Velvet'45-55days7-14days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches, plants spread 10-12 inches6.0-7.0HybridEasy
Romaine CosLactuca sativa var. longifolia 'Cos'70-85days7-10days0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in10-12 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide6.0-7.0HeirloomModerate
RosieBrassica rapa var. chinensis21days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.3 m8–12 in0.91 m3 ft12"—HybridEasy
Rouge d'HiverLactuca sativa55-65days7-14days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch heads, individual leaves 3-4 inches wide6.2-6.8HeirloomModerate
Ruby Red OrachAtriplex hortensis28days7-10 daysdays0.23–0.3 m9–12 in0.46–0.61 m18–24 in——HeirloomEasy
Ruby StreaksBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Salad Bowl GreenLactuca sativa 'Salad Bowl'45-55days7-14days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches long6.0-7.0Open-pollinatedEasy
Salanova Green CrispyLactuca sativa 'Salanova Green Crispy'55-65days5-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inDense 6-8 inch diameter heads with multiple small leaves6.0-7.0HybridEasy to Moderate
Salanova Green OakleafLactuca sativa 'Salanova Green Oakleaf'55-65days5-8days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches diameter, individual leaves 2-4 inches6.0-7.0HybridEasy to moderate
Salanova Red ButterLactuca sativa 'Salanova Red Butter'50-55days5-8days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches diameter6.0-7.0HybridEasy to Moderate
Scarlet FrillsBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
Sempre BiancaCichorium endivia35days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.25–0.61 m10–24 in——HeirloomEasy
ShikibuBrassica rapa var. chinensis45days—days—0.91 m3 ft16-18"—HybridEasy
ShungikuGlebionis coronaria30days7-10 daysdays0.1–0.15 m4–6 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in4-8"—HeirloomEasy
Simpson EliteLactuca sativa 'Simpson Elite'45-55days7-10days0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 inIndividual leaves 4-6 inches, full plant 8-10 inches wide6.0-7.0HybridEasy
SkyphosLactuca sativa47days7-10days0.1–0.15 m4–6 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in4-5 inch tall, 3-4 inch wide mini heads6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
SorrelRumex acetosa40days7-14 daysdays0.3–0.46 m12–18 in0.2 m8 in8"—HeirloomEasy
SpeederCichorium intybus60days7-10 daysdays0.46–0.61 m18–24 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HybridEasy
SpinachSpinacia oleracea25days7-14days0.08–0.15 m3–6 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in3-6 inch leaves6.0-7.0HybridEasy to moderate
Stella RosaCichorium intybus115days7-10 daysdays0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.91–1.2 m3–4 ft——HeirloomEasy
SummertimeLactuca sativa 'Summertime'70-80days7-12days0.25–0.3 m10–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inch diameter heads weighing 1-2 pounds6.0-7.0HybridModerate
SylvettaDiplotaxis tenuifolia35days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.61 m6–24 in——HeirloomEasy
TatsoiBrassica rapa var. narinosa25days5-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.91 m3 ft——HeirloomEasy
Tom ThumbLactuca sativa 'Tom Thumb'45-55days7-14days0.1–0.15 m4–6 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in2-3 inch diameter heads, tennis ball sized6.0-7.0HeirloomEasy
TropicanaLactuca sativa52days7-10days0.2–0.25 m8–10 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in8-10 inches tall, 6-8 inches wide6.0-7.5HeirloomEasy
Upland CressBarbarea verna50days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.15–0.2 m6–8 in6-8"—HeirloomEasy
Waldmann's GreenLactuca sativa 'Waldmann's Green'45-50days5-10days0.1–0.15 m4–6 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in6-8 inches across, individual leaves 4-6 inches6.0-7.2HeirloomEasy
WasabinaBrassica juncea21days7-10 daysdays0.15–0.2 m6–8 in0.3–0.46 m12–18 in——HeirloomEasy
WatercressNasturtium officinale60days7-14 daysdays0.15–0.3 m6–12 in0.15–0.3 m6–12 in——HeirloomEasy
Win-Win ChoiBrassica rapa var. chinensis52days7-10 daysdays0.3–0.38 m12–15 in0.91 m3 ft10-12"—HybridEasy

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