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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Frost Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Bolt Resistant
About Great Lakes 118 Crisphead Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Very compact, round heads with green outer leaves and a blanched center. 'Great Lakes 118' is heat tolerant, and bolt, scald, and tip burn resistant. An improved selection over the original, award-winning, 'Great Lakes', which was bred to be larger and firmer than the crisphead lettuces developed earlier in Europe, known as Batavia or summercrisp types.
Planting Lettuce
Days to Maturity
68–82 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 148 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 10" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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13 reviews
- Henry A.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/4/26This is a new one for us but when we read the description the was no arguement
If you are part of the no dinner is complete without the salad, we love head lettuce and this one we’re anxious to try only will be inside under lights. That way we’ll be feeding us not the forest critters.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Henry,
We're so excited you chose our Great Lakes 118 Crisphead Lettuce Seeds! We love that you're planning to grow them inside under lights! There's nothing quite like having fresh, crisp head lettuce for your salads year-round. We think you're going to love those dinners with salad made from lettuce you grew yourself! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Vickie S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/12/26Germinated well
So far so good. All germinated and are rapidly growing in my raised bed
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Vickie,
That's fantastic news that your Great Lakes 118 Crisphead Lettuce Seeds have all germinated! We're so glad you chose our seeds for your garden and we can't wait to see how beautiful your harvest turns out! Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Kayla H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/19/255 Stars
For a first timer it was easy! Lettuce tasted so good!
- Ray W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/13/245 Stars
Great Lakes Crisphead was a pleasant surprise in my raised bed garden this year. It germinated quickly last spring and formed nice, if small, heads. Excellent flavor too. I planted again this Fall and it's thriving. I'm gardening in NW AZ and our nighttime temps are in the low to mid 30's, highs in the 50's. Great for all cold weather crops.
- LyndaRated 5 out of 5 stars12/11/245 Stars
Looking forward to planting in the Spring.