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'Magenta' Lettuce |
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French
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French crisp type. Conical heads with slightly puckered, red-tinged outer leaves and green heart. Pick at 28 days for baby leaves. Resistant to bottom rot, downy mildew and lettuce mosaic virus. Bolting and tip burn tolerant.
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28-48
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| Rating Summary |
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Overall: (4.7 Stars)
Taste: (4.4 Stars)
Yield: (4.8 Stars)
Ease/Reliability: (4.9 Stars) |
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Number of Reviews: 10
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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, Magenta is the one on the right. |
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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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| Did well in our small space and mixed in with other varities. |
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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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| A favorite! Crisp, sweet flavor. Great germination, good growth, slow to bolt, would definitely recommend. |
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Reviewed on 08/28/2018 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
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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 and very tasty. No problems even in the heat. |
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Reviewed on 08/28/2018 by
Cutler Botanic Garden
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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 and very tasty. 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 & Aug 2. Leaves still tasty, not bitter. |
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Reviewed on 08/24/2018 by
Tompkins MGV
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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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| Nice flavor and texture, Mostly green, not red as described. Grew well in our hot summer. |
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Reviewed on 03/11/2009 by
containergardener
- An experienced gardener
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Los Angeles, California, United States
Frost Free Season: More than 203 days
Soil Texture: Sand
Garden Size: Medium - 400 square feet to 1,600 square feet
Sun Exposure: More than 8 hours per day
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| According to Johnny's, this is improved Sierra. |
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