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Vegetable Varieties for Gardeners is a citizen science program
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'Adriana' Lettuce |
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Butterhead (Bibb/Boston)
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Butterhead (bibb/Boston) type. Similar to Ermose but larger and with broader disease resistance. Full, dense, dark-green heads. Resistant to downy mildew and lettuce mosaic virus. Heat, bolting and tip burn tolerant.
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Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.9 Stars)
Taste: (4.4 Stars)
Yield: (4.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.9 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 9
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KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 11/25/2018 by
CCE Nassau County NY
- An experienced gardener
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Nassau, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Produced well and tasted very good. Lasted even when it started getting hot - in the beginning of July. In the picture, Adriana is the one on the left. |
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Reviewed on 10/30/2018 by
Wayne County CCE
- An experienced gardener
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Wayne, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 103 - 123 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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Lettuce was a success all around. Easy to grown, produced well and tasted good. |
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Reviewed on 09/25/2018 by
CCE Orange County
- An intermediate gardener
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Orange, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Small heads. |
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Reviewed on 09/11/2018 by
SuffolkCce
- An experienced gardener
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Suffolk, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Small - Less than 400 square feet (20' x 20')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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Grew well in the heat without bolting. Somewhat bitter possibly due to not enough water. |
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Reviewed on 09/10/2018 by
Albany County MGs
- An experienced gardener
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Albany, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Good germination, beautiful large heads, great flavor and lasted well into July with no bitterness. Bolted late even in very hot, dry conditions. |
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Reviewed on 08/28/2018 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
- An experienced gardener
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Broome, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Multiple harvests, very tasty with no problems even in the heat. |
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Reviewed on 08/27/2018 by
CCE Rockland County
- An experienced gardener
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Rockland, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 163 - 183 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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Sown April 12, great germination rate Harvested May 22. Second sowing June 21 had a good germination rate despite heat. Harvested July 12. Leaves still tasty, not bitter. |
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Reviewed on 08/24/2018 by
Tompkins MGV
- An experienced gardener
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Tompkins, New York, United States
Frost Free Season: 123 - 143 days
Soil Texture: Loam
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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Grew well into our hot summer. Tasted great, with nice crisp texture. |
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Reviewed on 06/21/2013 by
Ferdzy
- An intermediate gardener
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Ontario, Canada
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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Have only grown this in a cold frame so far, using potting soil. However, results were so good that we will be planting more of it. A very attractive dark green lettuce with a good texture and excellent flavour. |
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