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Prizehead, Early

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Crisphead. Plants form a slight, loose, circular head. Leaves obovate in shape with light green coloring and a high amount of reddish-brown coloring. Leaves are highly blistered with a wavy, toothed margin. Leaves measure 7-9" long and 8.3-10.2" wide. Plants measure 7.5-11" tall and 13-17.5" in diameter. White seeded. Early bolting when grown in 2015 at Heritage Farm. Runner-up in 2015 SSE lettuce taste evaluation. Moderately sweet, but very tender and moist. Matches descriptions of the historic variety, Prize Head. SSE Accession # 111508
SSE Accession: 111508
$3
Listed In: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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Iowa
USDA Hardiness: 4b
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