Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity: 45-50
Kweik Lettuce sure is quick-- it grows a FULL 8" butterhead in only 45-50 days from direct seeding! A green heading variety that enjoys cool weather. So tender, sweet and buttery for salads, sandwiches, wraps & more. Grow in spring and fall. Bred for disease resistance.
Kweik is an old variety from Holland. Grown by Groundwork in Paonia, CO.
Planting Instructions: Sow Kweik Lettuce seeds outdoors in spring & fall every 3 weeks. Sprinkle 1/4" soil on top, keep evenly moist until germinated.
Seed Saving Instructions: Allow most vigorous and tastiest plants to bolt & flower. Collect Kweik Lettuce seed when white fluffs form from the flowerheads. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.