Eiffel Tower Lettuce is a compact loose-leaf variety that reaches harvest in about 65 days, producing tender leaves in a tightly formed head. This French-inspired cultivar thrives in full sun and moderate water, making it accessible to gardeners across most climates. Its space-efficient growth habit and quick maturity cycle mean you can enjoy fresh, homegrown lettuce without needing sprawling garden beds.
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The real appeal of Eiffel Tower Lettuce lies in its remarkably compact growth habit and tight spacing requirements. At just 1 inch between plants and 16 inches between rows, it allows gardeners to pack substantially more lettuce into confined spaces than most varieties. The 65-day maturity gives you a steady supply within a reasonable timeframe, and its loose-leaf structure means you can harvest individual outer leaves to extend the season rather than pulling the entire plant at once.
Eiffel Tower Lettuce is grown primarily for fresh salads and raw preparations. The loose-leaf structure allows you to harvest individual leaves as needed, making it excellent for households that want a continuous supply of tender greens throughout the growing season rather than a single large harvest. This picking method extends the plant's productivity and keeps tender young leaves coming.
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Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before your anticipated transplant date. Transplant hardened-off seedlings once they have developed into sturdy young plants.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are ready, spacing them at the close distance of 1 inch apart within rows spaced 16 inches apart. Ensure soil is workable and soil temperature is suitable for cool-season growth.
Direct sow seeds as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting, which helps seeds establish quickly in compact planting schemes.
Begin harvesting individual outer leaves once the plant is established and has developed enough foliage to sustain continued growth. Harvest by removing mature outer leaves from the base of the plant, allowing the inner leaves to continue expanding. Check plants daily during peak season for leaves ready to pick. This leaf-by-leaf approach extends your harvest window significantly compared to cutting the entire head. All lettuce eventually becomes bitter as it begins to bolt, so monitor closely and prioritize younger, tender leaves as temperatures warm.
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