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Garnet Giant — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Garnet Giant
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow in spring after last frost, or in late summer for fall crop. Can start indoors 4-6 weeks before planting for transplants

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep purple with green undertones
Shape: Broad leaves with gently scalloped margins
Flavour: Mild, delicate flavor with tender leaves suitable for fresh salads and preparations.

In the kitchen

Salads, baby leaf greens, fresh garnish, mixed green medleys

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, botrytis (gray mold)

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

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

MarigoldsRepels nematodes and various garden pests through scent

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve lettuce flavor

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximizes space usage

RadishesQuick harvest frees space, helps break up soil for lettuce roots

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space usage

GarlicNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and slugs

Avoid

BroccoliLarge plants create excessive shade, stunting lettuce growth

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most garden plants including lettuce

SunflowersTall plants create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients

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.

Garnet Giant

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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