Lettuce Organic Great Lakes Butterhead

Organic Great Lakes Lettuce

Discover the ease of growing Lettuce Organic Great Lakes, an heirloom variety perfect for salads and sandwiches! This lettuce forms large, crisp heads with slightly crumpled, thick glossy leaves. Renowned for its excellent flavor, Organic Great Lakes is ready to harvest in as little as 70 days.

Start it early in the season to avoid bolting in hot weather.

The First Iceberg Lettuce with a Rich History

Great Lakes holds the significant distinction of being the first iceberg (crisphead) variety of lettuce ever developed. Like all modern lettuce, its origins trace back to wild lettuce in Asia Minor, enjoyed by ancient Persian kings and spread across Europe before Columbus brought it to the New World. Today, lettuce, including this historic iceberg variety, is a staple in gardens worldwide.

Simple Sowing and Harvesting for Crisp Heads

Sow your organic Great Lakes lettuce seeds directly in rich soil and full sun as soon as the soil can be worked (around 35°F). Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart in rows 1-2 feet apart. Ensure consistent moisture for tender, sweet leaves.

This variety is known for being slow to bolt. Harvest mature heads by cutting just above the soil surface. For a continuous supply, sow new crops every 2 weeks in cool seasons.

• Organic and Heirloom Variety
• Forms Large, Crisp (Iceberg/Crisphead) Heads
• Slightly Crumpled, Thick Glossy Leaves
• Excellent Flavor
• Matures in Approximately 70 Days
• Slow to Bolt
• USDA Zones: 3-12

Order your Organic Great Lakes lettuce seeds today and grow a piece of lettuce history with a satisfying crunch!