North Pole Lettuce is a remarkably cold-hardy lime green variety that transforms winter gardening from survival mode into triumph. This compact cultivar reaches just 10 inches tall and wide, perfect for small spaces and succession planting. Ready to harvest in just 50 days, it can survive winter with minimal protection and actually thrives as temperatures drop and light fades. What makes North Pole truly special is its ability to essentially pause growth during the harshest winter months, then burst back to life as spring approaches.
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This lime green lettuce redefines what's possible in cold-season growing, surviving winter conditions that would destroy most other varieties. Its compact 10-inch frame makes it ideal for intensive plantings with 8-inch spacing, while the quick 50-day harvest window allows for multiple crops per season. North Pole's remarkable resilience means gardeners can enjoy fresh greens year-round, as it gracefully weathers the darkest months and rebounds stronger on winter's backside.
North Pole lettuce excels in fresh salads and quick preparations where its tender lime green leaves can shine. This variety is particularly valuable for winter harvest systems and cold frames, providing fresh greens when most gardens lie dormant. Its compact size and steady growth make it perfect for continuous harvest methods, where outer leaves can be picked while the center continues producing.
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Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or start transplants 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date for extended growing seasons.
Transplant after 2-3 true leaves have formed, spacing plants 8 inches apart in prepared beds with good drainage.
Direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost, using row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. Continue sowing every 2-3 weeks until about 2 weeks before first fall frost.
Harvest North Pole by removing individual outer leaves while allowing inner leaves to continue growing, or cut the entire plant about 1 inch above soil level for potential regrowth. Check daily during active growing periods for leaves ready to harvest. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting, while fall and winter plantings can be harvested more leisurely as growth naturally slows.
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