USDA organic. This wonderful old heirloom can be planted very early. The softly folded, medium-sized heads of pastel green leaves are often blushed with rose at the tips. May Queen's delicate leaves have a sweet, buttery flavor.
Details
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa 'May Queen'
Common Name
May Queen Butterhead Lettuce
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
6 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
- Rosette
Foliage Colour
- Pastel Green with Rose Blush
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Pastel Green with Rose Blush
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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