Lomar

Family: Asteraceae Leafy Green

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Cool, crisp hearts with a distinctly clean crunch—Lomar crisphead lettuce forms a tight, well-filled head that feels satisfyingly dense in the hand.

The leaves are tender yet sturdy, with a fresh, mild sweetness and a beautifully pale green interior that holds its texture through the season. Grow Lomar for impressive garden-to-table presence, ideal for refreshing salads and elegant, chilled platters where crispness is the star.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 70 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Lomar Planting Dates by USDA Zone

Estimated US hardiness-zone windows for sow, transplant, and harvest. Enter a US ZIP above for exact local dates, or open a zone below.

Zone	Start Indoors	Sow / Transplant	Harvest
Zone 1a	Protected Environment Only
Zone 1b	Protected Environment Only
Zone 2a	Apr 27th	May 25th	Aug 3rd – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 21st	May 19th	Jul 28th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 17th	May 15th	Jul 24th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 15th	May 13th	Jul 22nd – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 10th	May 8th	Jul 17th – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 6th	May 4th	Jul 13th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 3rd	May 1st	Jul 10th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Mar 28th	Apr 25th	Jul 4th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 23rd	Apr 20th	Jun 29th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 13th	Apr 10th	Jun 19th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 4th	Apr 1st	Jun 10th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Feb 23rd	Mar 23rd	Jun 1st – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 6th	Mar 6th	May 15th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 12th	Feb 9th	Apr 20th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Dec 10th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	70
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	40
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Lomar’s crisphead structure gives you that satisfying snap without the watery limpness you get from flimsier lettuces, making it ideal for cold service and fast tossing. Keep dressings bright (lemon/vinegar) so the mild sweetness reads clean, not bland.

Best Uses

ice-cold salads where the leaves stay snappy
chilled lettuce cups filled with savory fillings
crisp-tossed wedges with vinaigrette that clings without getting soggy
garnish for seafood and light mains where you want a refreshing bite

Flavor Profile

clean, mild sweetness cool, watery crunch tender-but-sturdy leaves with a tight, pale interior

Kitchen Pairings

lemon olive oil white wine vinegar grilled shrimp feta crusty sourdough

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the most common lettuce (Lactuca sativa) disease/pest issue I should watch for, and what should I do?

In Lactuca sativa, slugs and snails are common and can quickly chew leaves, especially in cool, damp weather. Use a physical barrier (copper tape around raised beds or collars on plants), remove hiding spots like boards, and hand-pick at dusk or after watering. For disease, keep plants spaced for airflow to reduce downy mildew risk, and avoid wetting the foliage when watering.

How often should I water Lactuca sativa during the main growing phase?

During the 6–8 weeks before harvest, keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for light, even moisture with no drying to dust. In full sun, water about 1–2 times per week depending on rainfall, increasing to more frequent watering during warm spells. A good check is to water when the top 1 inch of soil starts to dry, then soak thoroughly so moisture reaches the root zone.

How can I tell when Lactuca sativa is ready to harvest?

Harvest when heads (if growing as a head lettuce type) or outer leaves are full-size and firm, typically around 70 days from sowing for your stated maturity. For leaf lettuce, pick outer leaves once they’re large enough to eat and keep the center growing. Use the finger-firmness test: leaves should feel crisp and not limp, and you should harvest before plants bolt (send up a flower stalk), which makes leaves bitter.