Mayan Jaguar

Lettuce

55d to harvest

Unfurl Mayan Jaguar’s butterhead rosettes into the garden and savor their velvety, spoon-soft leaves—cool, sweet, and richly green with a subtly buttery finish. At maturity in about 55 days, the heads form a dense, rounded cup with tender, crinkled texture that stays pleasantly crisp for harvest. Ideal for fresh salads and elegant leaf-forward platters, Mayan Jaguar brings a lush, garden-fresh sweetness to every bite.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Mar 28th
Last Frost	Apr 25th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Apr 18th
Harvest Begins	Jun 12th
Harvest Ends	Oct 16th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	55
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	60
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A frequent issue is aphids, especially on new growth, which can stunt leaves and leave sticky honeydew. Rinse plants with a strong spray of water and, if needed, spot-treat with insecticidal soap, coating the undersides of leaves. Keep spacing airy and avoid overhead irrigation late in the day to reduce fungal leaf spots and lettuce downy mildew risk.

How can I tell when Mayan Jaguar lettuce is ready to harvest?

Harvest when heads are firm and well-formed for butterhead types and the outer leaves feel crisp rather than floppy (about 55 days from sowing to harvest). For the best flavor, harvest in the morning and cut at the base just above the soil line. If you wait until leaves are overly stretched or the plant starts to bolt, bitterness increases and texture becomes less tender.