A premium Batavian-type lettuce variety known for its excellent quality and reliable production. Great Lakes 118 is a classic and highly valued variety that has received the All-America Selections (AAS Winner) award in recognition of its outstanding performance and superior garden qualities.
This variety produces large, round, and firm heads with green outer leaves and a lighter-colored inner heart. The leaves have a crisp and refreshing texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making it an excellent choice for fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps.
Great Lakes 118 is considered a strong and dependable lettuce variety with uniform growth and consistent production. It produces well-shaped, attractive heads with excellent eating quality and maintains its crisp texture well after harvest, making it suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and commercial growing.
When sowing, lettuce seeds require light to support germination. It is recommended to sow the seeds on the soil surface or cover them with a very thin layer of soil or vermiculite, while providing good light and maintaining consistent moisture. Seeds usually germinate within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
This variety reaches harvest maturity in approximately 70–85 days from sowing. It can be grown by transplanting or direct seeding. In the Gulf region, it is recommended to start seeds indoors in September, then transplant seedlings during October and November. Planting can continue through December and January for a productive harvest throughout winter and early spring.
Great Lakes 118 Lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an award-winning variety that produces large, firm, and crisp heads with outstanding flavor and excellent fresh-market quality.
1/4tspoon in packet
