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Lettuce, Butterhead Lettuce 'Skyphos'

Lactucasativa

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
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