Antonet is a bright red Lollo-type lettuce that delivers crisp, full-sized heads in just 47 days from transplants. This open-pollinated variety thrives in cool-weather gardens and germinates best between 60-70°F, making it naturally suited to spring and fall planting. Its compact growth habit and frost tolerance mean you can stretch your harvest season on both ends, while its proven resistance to Downy Mildew keeps plants healthy through typical lettuce-growing challenges.
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Bright red Lollo lettuces stand out visually in any garden, and Antonet delivers generous head size in a compact footprint. The 47-day timeline from transplants to harvest fits neatly into spring and fall gardening windows, and its frost tolerance means you can plant earlier and harvest later than warm-season varieties. Open-pollinated seed means you can save your own seed from the best plants if you choose.
Antonet works beautifully in fresh salads where its crisp texture and striking red color add visual appeal alongside flavor. The full head size makes it practical for household meals and small-scale market gardening, and its cold-hardiness means you can harvest fresh lettuce well into autumn when other varieties have bolted.
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Start seeds indoors in cool conditions, ideally between 60-70°F for best germination. Sow seeds thinly on moist seed-starting mix and keep the surface consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs within 7-10 days at optimal temperatures. Plan to start seeds 4-6 weeks before your intended transplant date to develop sturdy seedlings ready for the garden.
Transplant seedlings outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or in late summer for fall crops. Space plants approximately 8-12 inches apart, accounting for the compact growth habit. Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days by exposing them to outdoor conditions in increasing increments. Antonet's frost tolerance means you can safely transplant before your last frost date; cool soil actually encourages better head formation than warmer conditions.
You can direct sow Antonet seeds in the garden, though transplanting gives you more control over spacing and earliness. If direct sowing, sow seeds thinly where you want plants to mature and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings are established.
Harvest Antonet when heads reach full size and feel firm when gently squeezed, typically around 47 days from transplanting. Cut heads at soil level with a sharp knife in the early morning when plants are crisp and fully hydrated. For extended harvests in cool weather, you can delay cutting mature heads and store them in the garden or in a cooler, which actually extends their quality for up to two weeks; slower growth in cold conditions improves storage potential.
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