Brentwood Leaf Lettuce is a compact, frost-tolerant leaf variety that delivers tender harvests in as little as 21 days. This cool-season crop thrives in full sun to partial shade and grows to a modest 6 to 8 inches wide, making it perfect for small spaces, succession plantings, or container growing. Its quick turnaround and cold tolerance mean you can sow it early spring through fall in most climates, with successive plantings every three weeks for a continuous supply of fresh greens.
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Brentwood's real strength lies in its speed and flexibility. You can harvest leaves in three weeks, and its frost-tolerant nature means spring and fall plantings succeed where heat-sensitive lettuces fail. The compact growth habit means tight spacing (just 1 inch between plants, 10 inches between rows) lets you squeeze substantial production from a small garden bed or a few containers.
As a leaf lettuce, Brentwood is harvested for fresh salads and raw preparations where its tender leaves and quick growth make it a staple in home vegetable gardens. The compact size and rapid maturity suit both individual harvests and bulk cutting for mixed greens.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date in a cool location, or in summer when outdoor soil temperatures climb above 80°F. This indoor start allows you to transplant sturdy seedlings into the garden at the ideal time.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, spacing them 1 inch apart in rows 10 inches apart. Harden off seedlings gradually before planting in soil that has warmed to at least 40°F.
Sow seeds directly outside 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date when soil temperature reaches at least 40°F, ideally 60 to 70°F. In mild climates, sow in fall and winter for cool-season harvests. Plan successive sowings every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your first fall frost date.
Brentwood is ready to harvest between 21 and 57 days after sowing, depending on growing conditions and desired leaf size. Harvest individual outer leaves once they reach usable size, or cut the entire plant just above soil level. Younger, smaller leaves offer the most tender texture; harvest before heat stress or bolting occurs.
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