Need lettuce recommendation - Page 2

enchant · August 30, 2012

We normally buy red leaf lettuce from the grocer and are happy with that. With this year's garden, we planted red leaf lettuce that we bought in 6-pack flats from the nearby nursery. I think it was called "Ruby Red Lettuce". They grew up very healthy and looked beautiful, but the truth is that when they were picked, they were pretty flimsy. If I was making a BLT, I'd need to stack them five or six deep to get any substance. They were so thin that even fresh and healthy off the plant, they really didn't seem crisp.

So I'm looking at Johnny's seeds, and he's got over a hundred listed. The descriptions aren't specific enough to be able to make a wise choice, so I'm hoping someone here can give me a recommendation. I'd like something that wouldn't be too different from what I'd find in the store, and that has some substance to it.

Also, with summer ending, can I put in new plants? When's a good time to plant? Is it already too late? I live a little south of Boston, MA.

Thanks for any help.

August 30, 2012	#1
enchant Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 142	Need lettuce recommendation We normally buy red leaf lettuce from the grocer and are happy with that. With this year's garden, we planted red leaf lettuce that we bought in 6-pack flats from the nearby nursery. I think it was called "Ruby Red Lettuce". They grew up very healthy and looked beautiful, but the truth is that when they were picked, they were pretty flimsy. If I was making a BLT, I'd need to stack them five or six deep to get any substance. They were so thin that even fresh and healthy off the plant, they really didn't seem crisp. So I'm looking at Johnny's seeds, and he's got over a hundred listed. The descriptions aren't specific enough to be able to make a wise choice, so I'm hoping someone here can give me a recommendation. I'd like something that wouldn't be too different from what I'd find in the store, and that has some substance to it. Also, with summer ending, can I put in new plants? When's a good time to plant? Is it already too late? I live a little south of Boston, MA. Thanks for any help.