Starfighter – Lettuce Seed

Description

The Starfighter Lettuce Seed is an exceptional variety that offers crisp, tender leaves with a deep green color and outstanding flavor. This fast-growing lettuce is ideal for both home gardeners and commercial growers who want high-quality, reliable lettuce for fresh consumption. Starfighter lettuce is known for its excellent disease resistance, adaptability to various growing conditions, and its ability to thrive even in warm temperatures, making it perfect for year-round harvests. Its crunchy texture and mild, sweet flavor make it a favorite for salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

Product Features

1. Crisp, Tender Leaves: Starfighter lettuce produces crisp, tender leaves with a satisfying texture, perfect for fresh salads and other culinary uses.
2. Fast Growing: This variety matures quickly, typically within 50–55 days from sowing, offering an early and bountiful harvest.
3. Mild, Sweet Flavor: The leaves have a mild, sweet flavor, making Starfighter lettuce ideal for fresh eating in salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
4. Disease Resistance: Resistant to common lettuce diseases such as downy mildew and leaf spot, ensuring healthier plants and better harvests.
5. Heat Tolerance: Starfighter lettuce is heat-tolerant, allowing it to grow well even in warmer temperatures, making it perfect for extended growing seasons.
6. Compact Growth Habit: With its compact growth, Starfighter lettuce is well-suited for smaller spaces, container gardening, or raised beds.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual
• Leaf Color: Dark green
• Maturity Period: 50–55 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Regular moisture, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged

Growing Tips

1. Sow Indoors or Directly Outdoors: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors once the soil temperature reaches 50°F (10°C).
2. Provide Space: Space plants 8–12 inches apart to allow for proper air circulation and healthy growth.
3. Water Consistently: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather, to encourage crisp and tender leaves.
4. Fertilize Lightly: Use a balanced fertilizer to support healthy leaf production but avoid over-fertilizing, which can reduce flavor quality.
5. Harvest When Young: For the best flavor and texture, harvest the leaves when they are young and tender. Leaves can be picked individually or the entire plant can be harvested at once.

The Starfighter Lettuce Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a fast-growing, flavorful lettuce with excellent disease resistance and heat tolerance. Whether for home gardening, market growing, or container gardening, Starfighter lettuce will thrive and provide you with high-quality, fresh greens all season long.