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- Days to maturity
- 88 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Maverick II is a crisphead with very round heads of dark green leaves with frilly margins. It resists tipburn. Sow in early spring and give it the long season a full iceberg needs.
Maverick II traits
- Very round crisphead
- Dark green, frilly-margined leaves
- Resistant to tipburn
Good for
- Crisp salads
- Sandwiches
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick II this page | 88 days | — | — |
| Desert Queen | 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 | — | — |
Maverick II FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Maverick II?
Maverick II is a crisphead with very round heads of dark green leaves with frilly margins. It resists tipburn.
How many days to maturity is Maverick II?
Maverick II 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 Maverick II compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Maverick II: 88 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Desert Queen (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 Maverick II good for?
Maverick II is grown for crisp 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.