Growing Guide: Landis Winter Lettuce Mastery

Growing Guide: Landis Winter Lettuce Mastery

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Growing Landis Winter Lettuce for Year-round Freshness

Lettuce ‘Landis Winter’ is a butterhead variety descended from the now extinct ‘White Tennisball’ variety, initially cultivated by the Pennsylvania Dutch in the 1700s. Highly frost-resistant, it earns its ‘Winter’ name by thriving in cold conditions.

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Savoring the Delights of Frost-Kissed Elegance

The ‘Landis Winter’ Lettuce boasts smooth, velvety leaves that deliver a sweet, nutty flavor. Renowned for its resilience, it can yield a harvest even under light snowfall. A reliable garden staple, it thrives in zones as far north as 4b. Plant juveniles in the fall to overwinter and get a head start on fresh lettuce come spring. In colder climates, consider growing ‘Landis Winter’ Lettuce in a cold frame for optimal results.

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A Quick Look

  • Sun: Full Sun (6+ Hours) Lettuces benefit from some shade from the afternoon sun, especially as the season warms.espceially as the season warms.
  • Soil: 'Landis Winter' Lettuce will grow between 40 and 75° but does best in the 60 - 70° range.
  • Days to Harvest: 50 - 60 Days after planting or overwinter
  • Harvest: Employ the ‘cut and come again’ method when leaves reach salad size, cutting outer leaves about an inch above the soil to allow the plant to regrow and provide greens repeatedly.
  • Mature Size: 11 - 12" in diameter
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