Lettuce Seeds – Batavia

Grow crisp, flavorful greens with Batavia Lettuce Seeds (Heirloom), a classic variety known for its crunchy texture, frilled leaves, and excellent heat tolerance compared to other lettuce types. Batavia lettuce forms semi-tight heads with bright green leaves that stay tender and mild, making it perfect for fresh salads and kitchen-garden harvests.

This non-GMO heirloom variety thrives in cool to mild weather and performs well in raised beds, containers, and traditional garden rows. With high germination and dependable yields, Batavia lettuce is a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

Features

• Produces crisp, frilled green leaves with semi-tight heads

• Mild flavor and excellent texture for salads

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds with high germination

• More heat tolerant than many other lettuce varieties

• Ideal for containers, raised beds, and vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Common Name: Batavia Lettuce

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

• Variety: Batavia (Heirloom)

• Color: Bright green leaves

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

  • Zones 3–4: Direct sow April–May or August

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow March–May or September

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow February–March or October

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow January–February or October–November

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 50–65 days

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches

• Growth Habit: Semi-heading, loose-leaf rosette