Butterhead Lettuce Mirlo Plts (52 Days)
Butterhead Lettuce Mirlo Plts (52 Days)
3.25 / 5.0
(4) 4 total reviews
52 DAYS
Lactuca sativa
Large, creamy green butterhead lettuce that is early for its size, offering soft buttery outer leaves and dense, tender hearts. This heirloom variety is excellent for fresh salads and thrives in a sunny garden. With a delightful texture and flavor, it’s a reliable choice for home gardeners seeking to grow quality lettuce.
Size: Mature plants reach approximately 10 to 12 in. in height, with large heads that can weigh up to 1 lb.
Yield: Expect generous yields with consistent harvests throughout the growing season.
Taste: Mild, buttery flavour with a tender texture that enhances salads and is perfect for fresh eating.
How to use: Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and as a garnish, this lettuce adds a fresh touch to any dish.
Planting tips: Sow outdoors as soon as weather and soil conditions permit, covering seeds lightly with soil. Space seeds 6 to 7 per 1 ft. of row, and thin to 8 in. apart when 2 in. tall. Prefers average garden soil and full sunlight for optimal growth.
Harvest tips: Harvest heads when they are full-sized and firm. Regular cutting of outer leaves can allow for a longer harvest period.
Pelleted seed.
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- 2 stars: 1 (25%)
- 1 star: 1 (25%)
bad year poor germination
Excessive rain can absolutely affect lettuce growth, especially if it occurs shortly after planting or during germination.
Heavy or prolonged rainfall can:
Wash seeds deeper into the soil, making it difficult for seedlings to reach the surface.
Cause soil crusting once the surface dries, preventing seedlings from emerging.
Reduce oxygen in the soil, slowing germination and root development.
Promote seed rot or damping-off diseases, particularly in cool, saturated soils.
Leach nutrients, which can slow the growth of young lettuce plants.
In Winnipeg this spring, many gardeners experienced challenges due to periods of frequent rainfall and fluctuating temperatures, which created less-than-ideal conditions for lettuce establishment.
If only a small percentage of your lettuce germinated, heavy rain could certainly have been a contributing factor, especially if it occurred within the first week after planting. Other factors such as planting depth (lettuce seed should be covered very lightly—about ⅛ inch or 3 mm), soil temperature, and consistent moisture also play important roles.