Nevada

Lettuce

55d to harvest

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.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 24th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 9th
Harvest Ends	Aug 25th

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

Recommended Companions

Imperator 58 Carrot

Tokyo Long White Onion

Frequently Asked Questions

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.