Slobolt Lettuce Plant

Introduced in the mid 1940s by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD. Large thick clusters of light green frilled leaves are produced all summer. As its name suggests, this variety is very slow to bolt. Pleasing flavor.

• 45-55 days
• Conventional
• Thick clusters of green, frilled leaves
• Loose leaf and cut-and-come again
• Good flavor, never bitter
• Slow to bolt

This variety works for:

• Fresh eating

This lettuce can be used in salads or as an addition to sandwiches and burgers. Mix it with other varieties to create a salad mix of different textures, colors, and flavors. Salads that have a lettuce base are often combined with grated cheese, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, and rich and crispy meats like bacon or pork belly.

Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

• Direct Seed: 1" Apart
• Seed Depth: 1/4"
• Germination: 7-14 Days
• Thin: 6-8" Apart