Green Towers

Lettuce

58d to harvest

Crisp, cool, and vividly refreshing—Green Towers forms tall, upright heads that feel like a fresh-cut bouquet of green. The leaves are tender yet sturdy, with a clean crunch and a sweet, mild flavor that shines in fresh salads and bright summer platters. Ideal for gardeners who want dependable, Romaine-style structure at about 58 days, with heads that hold their shape beautifully for standout garden-to-table appeal.

Crop Dates

Milestone	Date
Start Indoors	Feb 6th
Last Frost	Mar 6th
Transplant / Sow Outdoors	Mar 6th
Harvest Begins	May 3rd
Harvest Ends	Nov 26th

Crop Details

Trait	Value
Days to Maturity	58
Sun Requirements	Part Sun
Growth Habit	Rosette
Support Needed	None
Planting Depth	Surface
Germination Temp (°F)	55
Min Soil Temp (°F)	40
Min Night Temp (°F)	35
Harden Off (days)	6

Recommended Companions

Frequently Asked Questions

What pest or disease commonly affects Lactuca sativa (leaf lettuce) and how do I treat it?

Watch for lettuce aphids and slugs/snails, which are common in cool, moist lettuce beds and can chew leaves or leave sticky residue. Rinse aphids off with a strong jet of water and remove heavily infested leaves; for slugs, hand-pick at dusk and set copper tape or bait stations labeled for slugs in edible gardens. Also check for downy mildew (yellow-green patches with fuzzy growth underneath leaves) and remove affected leaves early to improve airflow around plants.

How can I tell when green towers lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is ready to harvest?

Harvest when the plants reach full size and leaves feel crisp and substantial, typically about 58 days from sowing for this type. For the best texture, pick in the morning when leaves are turgid and avoid harvesting after heat has built up. If you notice the center starting to elongate or flower stalk formation, harvest immediately—lettuce quality drops fast once it begins bolting.