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'Adriana' Lettuce
 
Sub-Category: Butterhead (Bibb/Boston)
 
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Description: 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.
Days To Maturity: 48
Seed Sources:
 
Rating Summary
 
Overall: (4.9 Stars)Overall
Taste: (4.4 Stars)Taste
Yield: (4.7 Stars)Yield
Ease/Reliability: (4.9 Stars)Ease/Reliability
 
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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

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.
 

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

Lettuce was a success all around. Easy to grown, produced well and tasted good.
 

Reviewed on 09/25/2018 by CCE Orrange 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

Small heads.
 

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

Grew well in the heat without bolting. Somewhat bitter possibly due to not enough water.
 

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

Good germination, beautiful large heads, great flavor and lasted well into July with no bitterness. Bolted late even in very hot, dry conditions.
 

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

Multiple harvests, very tasty with no problems even in the heat.
 

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

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.
 

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

Grew well into our hot summer. Tasted great, with nice crisp texture.
 

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

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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