Johnny's Selected Seeds Rex Lettuce Seed
Best reliable choice for home gardeners seeking consistent, easy growth.
This butterhead lettuce is a top performer in hydroponic and greenhouse settings, offering reliable results with its slow-bolting and tipburn-tolerant nature. Its pelleted seed format simplifies sowing, while robust disease resistance ensures healthier crops. While not suited for outdoor growing, Rex excels in controlled environments, making it a go-to for commercial growers seeking consistent quality.
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Johnny's Selected Seeds
Who it's for
- Home gardeners and market growers seeking efficient, uniform planting.
- Gardeners in warmer regions or those desiring a prolonged lettuce supply.
- Growers prioritizing dependable, even stands of lettuce from their initial planting.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious gardeners or large-scale growers with tight margins.
- Gardeners in humid climates or those without ideal seed storage facilities.
- Gardeners seeking a vast array of unique lettuce varieties.
Key Specs
Latin Name
Lactuca sativa
Days to Maturity
50 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Disease Resistance
Downy Mildew (EU) races 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 29, 30, 33–35, 37 (High), Downy Mildew (US) races 5–9 (High)
Hybrid Status
Open Pollinated
Packet
250 seeds
Avg. 660 seeds/oz
Avg. 17,800 seeds/oz
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