A heat-tolerant crisphead lettuce forming large, firm, crunchy hearts with frilled outer leaves. More forgiving of warmth than other iceberg types.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 30 cm tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: consistently moist soil
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: moderate maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Lettuce 'Great Lakes'
Lactuca sativa 'Great Lakes' is an moderate-growing edible plant in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 30 cm tall at maturity.
Where to grow Lettuce 'Great Lakes'
Lettuce 'Great Lakes' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Lettuce 'Great Lakes' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Lettuce 'Great Lakes' is consistently moist soil. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Lettuce 'Great Lakes' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is moderate maintenance.
Using Lettuce 'Great Lakes' in the garden
Lettuce 'Great Lakes' earns its place for edible harvests and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Lettuce 'Great Lakes' with other plants that enjoy the same consistently moist soil and cool-temperate climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Lettuce 'Great Lakes'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Lettuce 'Great Lakes' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.