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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Desert Queen is a medium-sized crisphead with good resistance to bolting, bred for regions where heat arrives early. Grow it as a standard iceberg and harvest once firm. Plant Variety Protected.
Desert Queen traits
- Medium-sized crisphead
- Good bolting resistance
- Plant Variety Protected
Good for
- Warm-region iceberg
- Crisp salads
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Queen this page | 88 days | — | — |
| Maverick II | 88 days | — | — |
| Iceberg A | 85 days | — | — |
| Skyline | 85 days | — | — |
| Great Lakes 659 | 80–88 days | — | — |
| New York Head | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Wakefield Crunch | 75 days | — | — |
Desert Queen FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Desert Queen?
Desert Queen is a medium-sized crisphead with good resistance to bolting, bred for regions where heat arrives early. Grow it as a standard iceberg and harvest once firm.
How many days to maturity is Desert Queen?
Desert Queen is listed at 88 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 Desert Queen compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Desert Queen: 88 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Maverick II (88 days), Iceberg A (85 days), Skyline (85 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Desert Queen good for?
Desert Queen is grown for warm-region iceberg, crisp salads.
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.