Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 57 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Crispino is a crisphead lettuce with large, firm, glossy heads and white interior leaves. It is relatively quick for an iceberg. Sow in cool weather and cut when the head is solid.
Crispino traits
- Large, firm, glossy crisphead
- White interior leaves
Good for
- Crunchy salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispino this page | 57 days | — | — |
| Batavia Bionda Bordo Rosso | 55 days | — | — |
| Santa Fe | 55 days | — | — |
| Formidana | 60 days | — | — |
| Red Iceberg | 60 days | — | — |
| Sun Devil | 60 days | — | — |
| Anuenue | 50–72 days | — | — |
Crispino FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Crispino?
Crispino is a crisphead lettuce with large, firm, glossy heads and white interior leaves. It is relatively quick for an iceberg.
How many days to maturity is Crispino?
Crispino is listed at 57 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other head lettuce varieties, so check them in the head lettuce growing guide.
How does Crispino compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Crispino: 57 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Batavia Bionda Bordo Rosso (55 days), Santa Fe (55 days), Formidana (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Crispino good for?
Crispino is grown for crunchy salads, sandwiches.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every head lettuce variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Head Lettuce growing guide
- How to Grow Lettuce from Seed: Light, Soil Warmth and Summer Sowing
- Types of Lettuce: Crisphead, Butterhead, Romaine and Loose Leaf
- Why Lettuce Does Not Form a Head, and Why It Turns Bitter
- Lettuce Diseases and Pests: Keeping the Crown Dry
- When to Pick Lettuce and How to Cut and Come Again
- Lettuce Growing Calendar: Spring and Autumn Sowings
- All 30 head lettuce varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.