Quick facts
-Crisp leaves
-Sweet flavor
-Emerald green leaves
Lactuca sativa
Ballon lettuce is a French heirloom from the 1800s. A romaine that is hardy and adaptable to a variety of conditions, it forms a tall, large head. This variety has a good resistance to heat.
How to grow it:
|
Germ Temp |
Indoor Start |
Germ Days |
Frost Tolerant |
Sun |
Seed Depth |
Plant/Row Spacing |
|
60-75 |
3-5 w. |
6-17 d. |
Light |
Shade to Full |
1/16” |
3-6”/8-10” |
| Direct sow up to 4 weeks before the average last frost. Plant successively every two weeks to keep you in young greens, or give them more space to mature and harvest the whole head. |
Seed specs: Packet size~ 200 min.