Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 70 days
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Continuity Crisphead is an heirloom iceberg type on 10 to 12 inch plants, forming large heads of red leaves tinged with green. It does well in hot weather and in light, dry soils where many lettuces struggle. About 70 days.
Continuity Crisphead traits
- Heirloom crisphead with red, green-tinged leaves
- Large heads on 10 to 12 inch plants
- Performs in heat and in dry, light soils
Good for
- Iceberg heads
- Warm, dry conditions
Compare with other head lettuce varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuity Crisphead this page | 70 days | — | — |
| Billabong | 70–79 days | — | — |
| Igloo | 70 days | — | — |
| Yucaipa | 70 days | — | — |
| Ithaca | 72–85 days | — | — |
| Summertime | 68–75 days | — | — |
| Webb's Wonderful | 72 days | — | — |
Continuity Crisphead FAQ
What kind of head lettuce is Continuity Crisphead?
Continuity Crisphead is an heirloom iceberg type on 10 to 12 inch plants, forming large heads of red leaves tinged with green. It does well in hot weather and in light, dry soils where many lettuces struggle.
How many days to maturity is Continuity Crisphead?
Continuity Crisphead is listed at 70 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 Continuity Crisphead compare with other head lettuce varieties?
Continuity Crisphead: 70 days. Similar head lettuce varieties include Billabong (70–79 days), Igloo (70 days), Yucaipa (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Continuity Crisphead good for?
Continuity Crisphead is grown for iceberg heads, warm, dry conditions.
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)
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