Item Number: SNV2013
Anuenue Crisphead/Batavian Lettuce Seeds (Organic)
Subtle Sweetness With a Refreshing Crunch
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Description
Description
Anuenue Crisphead Lettuce, also known as Batavian Lettuce, is a versatile leafy green appreciated for its crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. Originating from the Mediterranean, this cultivar is a favorite for its sturdy and voluminous rosette-shaped heads. The appearance of Anuenue Crisphead lettuce is notable for its broad, elongated leaves that form dense heads, making it an appealing addition to garden landscapes. The thick, tender leaves with vibrant green coloration offer a pleasant visual contrast in salads and culinary preparations.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Biennial
- Growth habit: Herbaceous
- Crop category: Lettuce
- Kitchen profile: Anuenue Crisphead Lettuce, also known as Batavian Lettuce, is a versatile leafy green appreciated for its crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
- Product format: Seed packet
Sowing & Growing
- Light: Partial Sun
- Planting season: Fall or Spring
- Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant
- Recorded soil pH: 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0
- Recorded USDA zones: 10, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Prepare a fine seedbed for Anuenue Crisphead/Batavian Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.
Before sowing Anuenue Crisphead/Batavian Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.
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Shipping Information
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Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Open-Pollinated
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall.
Harvesting & Storage: You can begin harvesting outer leaves as soon as they are large enough and continue until a central stalk begins to form which signals the end of the harvest period. You can also harvest the entire plant when it's mature but still young and crisp.
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