Loma Lettuce is a compact loose-leaf variety that delivers fresh greens in just 48 days from direct seeding. This cultivar thrives in full sun and moderate watering, making it reliable for gardeners seeking quick harvests without fussy maintenance. Its tight growth habit and minimal spacing requirement (just 1 inch between plants) mean you can tuck it into tight garden corners or succession-plant it every few weeks for continuous supply throughout the season.
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At 48 days to harvest, Loma offers one of the quickest turnarounds for fresh salad greens. The compact growth habit allows dense planting in small spaces, while its loose-leaf structure means you can begin harvesting outer leaves while the plant continues growing and producing. Direct sow in full sun with moderate water, and you'll have tender lettuce ready to pick in under two months.
Loma Lettuce serves as fresh salad greens, ready to harvest leaf by leaf or as a whole plant cutting. The loose-leaf structure makes it ideal for picking individual outer leaves throughout the growing season, allowing the plant to continue producing inner foliage. This harvest method extends productivity and keeps leaves tender before the plant eventually bolts.
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Start Loma Lettuce indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your anticipated transplant date if you prefer early harvests or want to extend the season.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once they have developed 2 to 3 true leaves, spacing them 1 inch apart in rows 16 inches apart. Harden off seedlings before moving them to full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors and use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. Direct sow dates are calculated from seeding to maturity (48 days).
Begin harvesting Loma Lettuce once the plant is well-established, typically around day 48 from direct seeding. You can harvest individual leaves from the outside of the plant, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing for extended productivity. Alternatively, cut the entire plant about 1 inch above the soil level for a full harvest, or remove the plant completely. Check daily for leaves that are ready to harvest, as loose-leaf types mature quickly. All lettuce eventually becomes bitter as it begins to bolt, so harvest regularly to catch leaves at their most tender.
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