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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Formidana is a crisphead on 12 to 14 inch plants. Heads are light green, 5 to 7 inches across, with ruffled leaves. The moderate head size suits closer spacing than the big commercial icebergs. Roughly 60 days.
Formidana traits
- Light green crisphead heads of 5 to 7 inches
- Ruffled leaves
- Plants 12 to 14 inches across
Good for
- Iceberg heads
- Fresh salads
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formidana this page | 60 days | — | — |
| Red Iceberg | 60 days | — | — |
| Sun Devil | 60 days | — | — |
| Crispino | 57 days | — | — |
| Batavia Bionda Bordo Rosso | 55 days | — | — |
| Hanson Improved | 65–80 days | — | — |
| Santa Fe | 55 days | — | — |
Formidana FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Formidana?
Formidana is a crisphead on 12 to 14 inch plants. Heads are light green, 5 to 7 inches across, with ruffled leaves.
How many days to maturity is Formidana?
Formidana is listed at 60 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 Formidana compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Formidana: 60 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Red Iceberg (60 days), Sun Devil (60 days), Crispino (57 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Formidana good for?
Formidana is grown for iceberg heads, fresh 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.