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Muir — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Muir
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-10days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Moderatedifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct seed or start indoors. Can be planted later in spring than most lettuce varieties. Excellent for summer succession planting.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, consistent deep watering
Soil: Rich, well-drained soil with high organic content
Soil pH: 6.2-6.8
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green outer leaves with pale yellow-green hearts
Size: 6-8 inches across, 4-6 inches tall
Shape: Dense, rounded butterhead with cupped leaves
Flavour: Sweet, buttery, and tender with delicate texture

In the kitchen

Gourmet salads, lettuce cups, sandwiches, fresh eating

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers, slugs
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, tip burn
Resistance: Downy Mildew (EU) races 16-26, 28, 32 (High); Downy Mildew (US) races 5-9 (High); Lettuce Leaf Aphid Nasonovia ribisnigri (High); Lettuce Mosaic Virus (Intermediate); Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (High)

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	July – 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

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

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies, may improve lettuce flavor

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests while taking up minimal space

CarrotsHelps loosen soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

RadishesQuick-growing companion that helps break up soil and deters pests

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and nematodes

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be succession planted together

GarlicNatural fungicide properties and aphid deterrent

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial insects

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete aggressively

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create excessive shade and compete for nutrients

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of lettuce and most vegetables

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds in roots can stunt lettuce 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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

Muir

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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