Grand Rapids Lettuce is a popular leaf lettuce variety known for its frilly, bright green leaves and quick growth. It’s crisp, tender, and perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishing. This variety matures fast, making it ideal for kitchen gardens, terrace gardens, and commercial farming.
✨ Key Features
✅ Fast Growing – Ready to harvest in just 45–55 days
🌱 Loose Leaf Variety – Cut-and-come-again harvest for longer supply
☀️ Heat & Bolt Resistant – Performs well even in warm climates
🥗 Excellent Flavor – Crisp, tender, and mildly sweet leaves
🌿 Versatile Use – Ideal for salads, sandwiches & fresh market
🌱 Growing Information
📅 Days to Maturity: 45–55 days
🌱 Sowing Depth: ⅛ inch (3 mm)
📏 Spacing: 6–8 inches apart; rows 12–15 inches
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
🌍 Soil: Fertile, well-drained, high in organic matter
💧 Care: Keep soil moist; harvest young leaves for best taste
🥗 Harvest & Storage
🔪 Cut-and-come-again – Harvest outer leaves while plant regrows
🍃 Continuous supply of tender leaves throughout the season
❄️ Stores well in refrigeration, keeping leaves crisp and fresh
🌿 Why Choose Grand Rapids Lettuce?
✔ Fast-maturing & easy to grow
✔ Produces curly, light green leaves with excellent flavor
✔ Continuous harvest for kitchen & market use
✔ Ideal for home gardeners & professional farmers