- Best known for its sweet flavor, corly leaves, and white heart, the Hanson improved Crisphead lettuce is a favorite for warm areas.
75-85 days. These non-GMO Hanson Improved lettuce seeds grow into large green leaves and a white heart. Hanson Improved Lettuce is ready to harvest in 80 days. The Hanson Improved thrives in full sun or partial shade, and can be grown in zones 3-12. The leaves of the Hanson Improved have a mildly sweet flavor. Also known as 'Ewing's Excelsior', 'Gardener's Favorite' and 'King of the Market.' This lettuce is always sweet and never bitter. Green on the outside with curly leaves that have fringed edges and a white heart on the inside. Heat tolerant. Not recommended for shipping. Approx. 16,000 seeds/oz.
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