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Speeder — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Speeder
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

60days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost for early planting

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Summer

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bold red-purple
Shape: Full-size compact heads
Flavour: Mild, tender, slightly sweet lettuce flavor with crisp texture typical of red leaf varieties.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, mixed greens, garnish, sandwich ingredient

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, flea beetles
Diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	August – 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

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly without competing for space

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and lettuce provides ground cover

MarigoldsRepel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repels many pests

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and provides mutual shade during hot weather

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients with lettuce

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce with large leaves

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce growth and germination

CeleryCompetes for similar nutrients and water, both being shallow-rooted crops

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.

Speeder

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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