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Batavia — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Batavia
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

47days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easy to Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow 1/4 inch deep or transplant seedlings. Can be grown spring through early fall in most climates.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering
Soil: Rich, well-drained loam with good organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with bronze-red edges
Size: 8-10 inches diameter
Shape: Semi-heading with thick, substantial leaves
Flavour: Crisp, sweet, and nutty with slight mineral notes

In the kitchen

Caesar salads, mixed greens, grilling, braising, sandwich lettuce

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, leafminers, slugs, thrips
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial leaf spot, lettuce mosaic virus
Resistance: Downy Mildew (EU) races 16-26, 32 (High); Downy Mildew (US) races 5-9 (High); Lettuce Leaf Aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (High); Lettuce Mosaic Virus (Intermediate)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	July – September
3	—	—	May – June	July – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	June – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	May – December
9	—	—	February – March	April – December
10	—	—	January – March	March – December
11	—	—	January – February	February – December
12	—	—	January – February	February – December
13	—	—	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

RadishesBreaks up soil for lettuce roots and repels flea beetles

CarrotsLoosens soil with deep roots and doesn't compete for space or nutrients

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control aphids on lettuce

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repel pests

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be interplanted for efficient space use

Avoid

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce

FennelInhibits growth of most garden plants including lettuce through allelopathy

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.742
Fat (g): 0.0738
Carbohydrate (g): 3.37
Vitamin K (µg): 20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.0401
Calcium (mg): 14.2
Iron (mg): 0.0332
Magnesium (mg): 6.31
Phosphorus (mg): 19.2
Potassium (mg): 139
Zinc (mg): 0.173

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Batavia

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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