Lettuce, Butterhead Lettuce 'Pirat'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | March 2008 | positive

This was a cute little butterhead with attractive bronzing. Headed up very quickly. You can really cram these close together and it heads...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

An improved Sprenkel strain of lettuce from Germany. Round compact, 12" heads with slightly savoyed, flat, light green leaves that fade t...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | August 2005 | neutral

A 55 day bronze butterhead.

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