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'Deer Tongue' Lettuce |
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Looseleaf
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Looseleaf type. Plants produce tongue-shape leaves. Slow to bolt. Pick at 28 days for baby leaves. Also known as 'Matchless'. Bolting tolerant.
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28-46
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.3 Stars)
Taste: (4.3 Stars)
Yield: (3.7 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.7 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 3
KEY: O=Overall Rating, T=Taste, Y=Yield, E=Ease
Reviewed on 03/07/2006 by
Swampmonster
- An experienced gardener
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San Benito, California, United States
Frost Free Season: 183 - 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Large - More than 1,600 square feet (40' x 40')
Sun Exposure: 6 to 8 hours per day
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| This non-heading lettuce is outstanding for texture, flavor and leaf thickness. It is dark green in color |
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Reviewed on 02/05/2006 by
plainsman
- An experienced gardener
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Washington, Nebraska, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| Not as easy to grow or as flavorful as Romaine types. |
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Reviewed on 08/26/2005 by
Nancy B
- An intermediate gardener
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Illinois, United States
Frost Free Season: 143 - 163 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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| Our absolute favorite for lasting from spring to fall in a hot Chicago summer without bolting or getting bitter. We plant it in beds, not rows. |
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