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Carlton — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Carlton
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow or transplant seedlings started indoors 3-4 weeks before planting. Can sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green
Shape: Compact head, upright foliage
Flavour: Mild, tender, and crisp with a subtle sweetness; versatile for both raw and cooked applications.

In the kitchen

Salads, steamed with soy sauce, stir-fries, soups, braising, baby leaf stage salads

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, tipburn

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, good space utilization

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly as companion crop

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases like downy mildew

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can provide shade for lettuce in warm weather

NasturtiumsTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, acts as living mulch

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that prey on lettuce pests

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete heavily for nutrients

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for nutrients and space, can shade out lettuce with large leaves

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

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.

Carlton

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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