Bigelow Lettuce is an exclusive crunchy cosberg-type mini lettuce that delivers the compact satisfaction of a full head in a smaller, more manageable form. This open-pollinated variety reaches harvest in just 45 days from transplants, making it perfect for succession planting throughout the cool season. Its compact growth habit fits neatly into small spaces and containers, while its frost tolerance means you can plant it as soon as your soil is workable in spring. The organic seed comes with NOP-compliant pelleting for reliable germination between 60-70°F, giving you consistent results whether you're a seasoned grower or just starting out.
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Bigelow delivers crisp, full-sized head lettuce in a space-saving package. The compact cosberg type means you get real lettuce texture and substance without sprawling plants taking over your garden beds. At 45 days from transplant, it produces fast enough for succession plantings every few weeks, ensuring you always have fresh harvests rather than a glut all at once. Its frost tolerance stretches your growing season on both ends, and the organic, pelleted seed germinates reliably in cool spring conditions when lettuce loves to grow.
Bigelow is grown for fresh salads and leafy greens. As a cosberg-type mini head lettuce, it produces compact heads perfect for single servings or small households, offering the crisp, structured leaves typical of cabbage-type lettuces. Its size makes it ideal for gardeners wanting to harvest entire heads at peak freshness without waste.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your last spring frost. Maintain soil temperature at 60-70°F for best germination. Bigelow seeds are pelleted, which aids in handling and consistent spacing. Keep seed soil moist but not waterlogged during germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring, since lettuce is frost-tolerant and thrives in cool conditions. Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before planting. Space transplants appropriately for the compact variety type, allowing room for head development. Transplants reach harvest in approximately 45 days.
Harvest Bigelow when heads reach full size and feel firm to the touch, typically around 45 days after transplanting. Cut heads at soil level with a clean knife in early morning when leaves are most crisp and full of moisture. For extended harvests, cut the entire head rather than stripping individual leaves, which maintains the plant's compact form and allows regrowth in cooler seasons.
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