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Nevada — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Nevada
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

48-68days to harvest

7-14days to germinate

Z2–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybridContainer friendly

Sowing

Direct sow in late spring through summer. Can succession plant every 2-3 weeks. Performs best in temperatures other lettuces can't handle.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: 1-1.5 inches per week, deep watering preferred
Soil: Well-drained soil with good organic matter, tolerates various soil types
Soil pH: 6.0-7.5
Spacing: 10-12 inches
Height: 6-12 inches
Season: Warm season specialist, cool season adaptable

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green with lighter green ribs
Size: Large heads 10-12 inches across
Shape: Loose heading with thick, savoy-textured leaves
Flavour: Crisp, refreshing, and sweet with excellent heat tolerance maintaining flavor

In the kitchen

Summer salads, wraps, grilling. Leaves hold up well to warm dressings and cooking applications.

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, thrips, leafminers in hot weather
Diseases: Downy mildew, bacterial spot, heat stress disorders
Resistance: Excellent heat tolerance, good resistance to bolting and tipburn

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	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	June – October
5	—	—	April – May	June – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	May – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – 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 other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce leaves

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels slugs, aphids, and cabbage worms

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly, acting as living mulch

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximize garden space

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient space utilization

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can overshadow lettuce

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of lettuce and most garden vegetables

Walnut treesRelease juglone compound that is toxic to lettuce and causes wilting

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.

Nevada

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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