Nevada

Family: Asteraceae Leafy Green

Planting Schedule

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Crisp as cool morning air, Nevada forms a dense, upright Batavian head with a refreshing crunch and a clean, sweet-green flavor.

Its leaves are richly textured—deeply quilted and pleasantly tender—holding their shape beautifully for salads and bright, leafy platters. Grow Nevada for a steady harvest of sturdy, garden-fresh leaves that stay crisp and flavorful well into the season.

Light: Full SunMaturity: 55 DaysHabit: Rosette

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Nevada 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	May 11th	Jun 1st	Jul 26th – Aug 1st
Zone 2a	May 4th	May 25th	Jul 19th – Aug 29th
Zone 2b	Apr 24th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Aug 25th
Zone 3a	Apr 24th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 1st
Zone 3b	Apr 28th	May 19th	Jul 13th – Sep 21st
Zone 4a	Apr 24th	May 15th	Jul 9th – Sep 24th
Zone 4b	Apr 22nd	May 13th	Jul 7th – Sep 27th
Zone 5a	Apr 17th	May 8th	Jul 2nd – Sep 30th
Zone 5b	Apr 13th	May 4th	Jun 28th – Oct 5th
Zone 6a	Apr 10th	May 1st	Jun 25th – Oct 10th
Zone 6b	Apr 4th	Apr 25th	Jun 19th – Oct 16th
Zone 7a	Mar 30th	Apr 20th	Jun 14th – Oct 20th
Zone 7b	Mar 20th	Apr 10th	Jun 4th – Oct 28th
Zone 8a	Mar 11th	Apr 1st	May 26th – Nov 5th
Zone 8b	Mar 2nd	Mar 23rd	May 17th – Nov 12th
Zone 9a	Feb 13th	Mar 6th	Apr 30th – Nov 26th
Zone 9b	Jan 19th	Feb 9th	Apr 5th – Dec 9th
Zone 10a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 10b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 11b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 12b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13a	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th
Zone 13b	—	Oct 1st	Nov 25th – Feb 28th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Full Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	6

Culinary Notes

Chef's Note

Nevada’s Batavian head gives you a tightly packed, deeply textured crunch that stays upright in the bowl instead of collapsing. Use it for cold salads or slick it with a sharp lemon dressing—its sweet-green flavor and clean bite make it feel bright even when the rest of the meal is rich.

Best Uses

chopped head-salad where the leaves need to hold shape under vinaigrette
ice-cold batons in summer bowls for that snap
leafy platters with a creamy dressing that clings to the textured surface
quick blanch-and-shock sautéed greens when you want structure, not softness

Flavor Profile

cool, sweet-green flavor crisp, densely quilted crunch tender leaves with clean bite refreshing, not bitter finish

Kitchen Pairings

lemon vinaigrette burrata goat cheese chicken breast olive oil toasted almonds

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease problem is most common on Lactuca sativa (lettuce) and how do I fix it?

Watch for lettuce downy mildew and aphids, which commonly show up in cool, damp weather or with poor airflow. For downy mildew, remove affected leaves immediately and avoid overhead watering; keep plants spaced and water only at the base. For aphids, blast them off with a strong jet of water, then apply insecticidal soap in the evening, repeating every 5–7 days until numbers drop.

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

During active leaf growth, keep soil consistently moist but not soggy—aim for evenly damp soil down to about 2–3 inches. In full sun, this usually means watering about 1–2 times per week, increasing to 2–3 times per week during hot spells. If leaves start tasting bitter or bolting begins, it’s often from heat stress and irregular moisture, so water on a steady schedule.

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

Harvest when heads (if you’re growing a heading type) feel firm and reach the expected size, typically around 55 days from sowing. For leaf lettuce, pick outer leaves when they’re large enough to eat—about finger- to palm-sized—without removing the growing center. Lettuce ready for harvest should be crisp and tender; if leaves become tough and plants suddenly bolt (flower stalk visible), harvest immediately.