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Ezrilla is a loose-leaf lettuce that reaches harvest in just 52 days, making it one of the quickest varieties to bring to your table. This Asteraceae family member thrives in full sun with moderate water and a slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0, 7.0), asking for minimal fuss while delivering reliable results. Tight spacing of just 1 inch between plants with 16-inch row spacing means you can tuck Ezrilla into even modest garden beds, making it ideal for succession planting every 2, 3 weeks throughout the growing season.
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Ezrilla's 52-day maturity and minimal spacing requirements make it a practical choice for gardeners who want frequent harvests without elaborate infrastructure. The loose-leaf growth habit allows you to harvest individual outer leaves while the inner crown continues producing, potentially extending your harvest window well beyond the initial cutting date. Its straightforward care needs, full sun, moderate water, and well-balanced soil, mean less troubleshooting and more time enjoying fresh greens.
Ezrilla is grown as a culinary green for fresh eating. The loose-leaf structure makes individual leaves particularly easy to harvest for salads, wraps, or garnishes, allowing you to pick what you need and leave the plant to keep producing rather than harvesting the entire head at once.
Start Ezrilla indoors 4–6 weeks before your anticipated transplant date, giving seedlings time to develop sturdy growth before moving outdoors.
Harden off seedlings gradually before transplanting. Plant at spacing of 1 inch apart in rows spaced 16 inches apart, once soil temperatures are suitable for lettuce establishment.
Direct sow seeds outdoors and use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. Sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous harvest throughout the season.
Begin harvesting when outer leaves are ready by removing them individually from the base of the plant, allowing the inner leaves to continue growing and producing. You can harvest outer leaves repeatedly, cutting just above the soil line, or remove the entire plant once it reaches full size. Check daily for leaves ready to harvest, as loose-leaf types will eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt. While picking individual leaves may extend the season somewhat, plan to harvest the plant before it flowers for best flavor.
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