Grand Rapids Leaf Lettuce
Grand Rapids Leaf Lettuce
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Grand Rapids is a Michigan classic leaf lettuce bred in Grand Rapids in the late 1800s. Grown for its large, loose heads and frilled leaves, it makes a flavorful romaine substitute that is crisp and easy to grow.
At a glance
- Variety: Grand Rapids, heirloom leaf lettuce
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Origin: Grand Rapids, Michigan, late 1800s
- Leaves: Large, loose, frilled
- Season: Cool weather
- Sun: Full sun to part shade
Best for
- Fresh salads
- Sandwiches and wraps
- Cut-and-come-again harvests
- Quick, easy spring greens
How to grow
Direct sow in early spring and again in late summer for a fall crop, as lettuce prefers cool weather. Plant in full sun to part shade with moist, rich soil. Harvest outer leaves regularly to extend the harvest.
Flavor profile
Crisp and flavorful with more character than romaine, mild and fresh in salads.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a family-run, Michigan-based seed company offering a huge selection of affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds. Their mission is to make gardening simple, accessible, and budget-friendly for everyone.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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