| Common Name | Lettuce Seed |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Latin Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Top Category | Leaf Lettuce |
| Flavor Profile | Slightly Sweet, Tender & Crisp Texture |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Edible |
| Plant Height | 6" - 7" |
| Planting Season | Autumn, Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Lightly Cover Seed |
| Soil Temperature | 62° |
Tango
Lettuce Seed
Classified as a loose-leaf lettuce, Tango’s extremely curly, deeply cut, intensely green leaves resemble an old-fashioned crinoline. Easy to grow, it has a fine taste and firm texture, and frills when young, making it ideal for baby greens. This lettuce has a crisp clean texture and holds up well to numerous salad dressings.
| Days to Maturity | 45 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 5" - 6" |
| Planting Depth | 1/8” |
| Row Spacing | 17" |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
| Water Needs | Average |
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