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Lettuce 'Gulley's Favorite'
A true heirloom gem, Gulley’s Favorite has been lovingly grown by the Gulley family in Oklahoma since the 1890s. This butterhead variety forms compact heads of crisp, tender leaves—dark green with a soft red blush and gently ruffled edges. With excellent flavour and only 60 days to harvest, it’s easy to see why it’s an heirloom favourite. A wonderful choice for gardeners who appreciate heritage, flavour, and a touch of history on the plate.
How to grow
The best lettuces are grown fast. Grow them in beds that have just been vacated by peas or beans as all leaf crops, especially lettuce, enjoy plenty of nitrogen. Loose soil with plenty of organic matter will retain moisture and added potash will see them grow without check. Premature bolting and subsequent bitterness is usually the result of stress caused by poor transplanting techniques, damage to their shallow roots, lack of fertilizer or lack of water during hot periods. Mulch well to conserve moisture.