Gadenin日本語Get the appKey facts
- Days to maturity
- 85 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Skyline is an Asgrow crisphead from 1993 with medium-dark green leaves and good resistance to bolting, bred for summer and fall harvest in the northeastern US and Canada. It is similar to Ithaca 989. Sow for a long season and harvest once heads are firm.
Skyline traits
- Medium-dark green crisphead
- Good bolting resistance
- Summer and fall harvest in the Northeast and Canada
- Asgrow introduction, 1993
Good for
- Summer and fall iceberg
- Crisp salads
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
Blank cells mean there is no data on record. Select a variety name to open its page.
| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline this page | 85 days | — | — |
| Iceberg A | 85 days | — | — |
| Desert Queen | 88 days | — | — |
| Maverick II | 88 days | — | — |
| Great Lakes 659 | 80–88 days | — | — |
| New York Head | 80–85 days | — | — |
| Wakefield Crunch | 75 days | — | — |
Skyline FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Skyline?
Skyline is an Asgrow crisphead from 1993 with medium-dark green leaves and good resistance to bolting, bred for summer and fall harvest in the northeastern US and Canada. It is similar to Ithaca 989.
How many days to maturity is Skyline?
Skyline is listed at 85 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 Skyline compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Skyline: 85 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Iceberg A (85 days), Desert Queen (88 days), Maverick II (88 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Skyline good for?
Skyline is grown for summer and fall 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.