Resistance to bolting in warm temperatures ensures reliable harvests
Produces large clumps of crinkled, light green leaves for ample yield
Smooth, mild flavor and pleasant texture enhances culinary use
Improved germination in warm weather increases planting success
Best suited for spring planting for optimal growth
Summarized by Shop
Released in 1946 by the USDA's Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, Maryland, Slobolt is an improved Grand Rapids-type lettuce that has been selected for resistance to bolting in warm temperatures. Plants produce large clumps of crinkled, light green leaves with a pleasant mild flavor and smooth texture. Unlike many lettuces of i
Release Year
1946
Plant Class
Asterales
Suitable Space
Outdoors
Plant Characteristics
Disease resistant, Edible
Seed Count
Minimum 250 seeds per packet
Harvest Time
Approximately 45 to 55 days after sowing
Summarized by Shop
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Germination
I'm just starting the seeds outside direct plant.its been around 80° here and in 2 days!! I had germination.not I don't know about the bolt properties of this lettuce but WOW good seed from thresh co.
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Marni · July 7, 2023
I Love The Lettuce
I purchased lettuce from 2 other companies & the seeds never germinated but as you can see the date & today is December 17, 2022. I’m very pleased & will order again.