Skyphos

Lettuce

Zone 2b Save Garden

🌱 60d to harvest Rosette

Skyphos Batavian lettuce unfurls with a cool, crisp snap and a refreshingly sweet, green-forward flavor. Its tender leaves form a…

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Apr 24th
Last Frost	May 15th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	May 15th
Harvest Begins	Jul 14th
Harvest Ends	Aug 25th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	60
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Normal
Germination Temp (°F)	70
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	30
Harden Off (days)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s a common pest or disease for Lactuca sativa (lettuce) like Skyphos, and how do I manage it?

A frequent problem is aphids, which cluster on tender lettuce leaves and can leave sticky residue and stunt growth. Spray plants with a strong jet of water to knock aphids off, then apply insecticidal soap to the undersides of leaves. If you see signs of downy mildew (pale yellow patches with fuzzy growth under leaves), improve airflow, water only at soil level, and remove heavily affected leaves to slow spread.

How often should I water Lactuca sativa during the main growing phase, and what soil moisture level should I maintain?

During the main growth phase, keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged—aim for the top 1 inch to stay lightly damp. In typical home gardens this often means watering every 2–3 days, increasing to daily in hot, windy weather. If leaves start to wilt, lettuce is dry; if soil stays soggy or plants look limp despite wet soil, you’re likely overwatering.

How do I tell when Skyphos lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is ready to harvest?

Harvest around 60 days when heads/rosettes are firm and reach their expected size, with leaves that feel crisp rather than floppy. For best eating, cut in the morning after plants have fully hydrated, using a sharp knife to remove the outer leaves or the whole head depending on your growing form. If the center starts to elongate or the plant bolts (goes toward flowering), harvest immediately—flavor turns more bitter.

Skyphos Batavian lettuce unfurls with a cool, crisp snap and a refreshingly sweet, green-forward flavor. Its tender leaves form an airy, upright rosette with a lightly ruffled texture that stays pleasantly succulent from first harvest to repeat picking. Ideal for fresh salads and elegant leaf-forward platters, Skyphos brings a vivid, garden-fresh crunch to every bowl.

Sowing Tips

Transplant Conditions

Wait until soil reaches 40°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.

Expert Note

For butterhead lettuce like Skyphos, keep it cool and transplant into consistently moist soil—avoid heat, which can cause bitterness and bolting.