Lettuce Hulk Seed
Best versatile lettuce for gardeners seeking reliable, disease-resistant harvests.
Discover the robust Lettuce Hulk Seed, a flexible green leaf variety perfect for both individual leaf harvests and full head yields. Its thick, dark green, glossy leaves resist tip burn and maintain excellent field presence. This hybrid variety offers intermediate resistance to Verticillium and matures in approximately 48 days, providing a reliable and swift harvest for your garden. Enjoy high-quality greens with this versatile and dependable lettuce.
$2.94
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
270
/ 6090
#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Seed Count
250
/ seeds
Who it's for
- Gardeners maximizing harvest from limited planting space
- Home growers in regions with hot summer climates
- Culinary enthusiasts prioritizing premium texture and flavor
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with small raised beds or containers
- Impatient growers seeking quick-turnaround salad greens
- Beginners struggling with consistent soil moisture management
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Intermediate Verticillium resistance provides a reliable safety net for home growers.
Harvest Versatility
Adapts perfectly to either baby leaf picking or full head maturity.
Field Longevity
Thick, glossy leaves hold their quality well past the peak harvest window.
Growth Speed
Forty-eight days to maturity ensures a swift turnaround for seasonal gardens.
Handling Ease
Pelleted seeds simplify precise spacing during the direct sowing process.
Stress Tolerance
Robust foliage effectively resists tip burn during fluctuating weather conditions.
Key Specs
Seed Count
250 seeds
Seed Form
Pelleted Seeds
Variety Type
Hybrid
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Type
Vegetable
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Days to Maturity
48 Days
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Features
- Flexible green leaf type
- Thick, dark green leaves
- Suitable for leaf or head harvest
- Resists tip burn
- Holds well in the field
- Intermediate Verticillium resistance
- Hybrid variety
- 48 days to maturity
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly praise the Lettuce Hulk Seed for its exceptional reliability and performance. The most celebrated feature is the near perfect germination rate, ensuring quick, vigorous establishment. Reviewers consistently note the impressive size and substantial yield of the heads, providing ample tender, mild flavored leaves. Crucially, this variety excels in heat tolerance, remaining sweet and crisp long after other lettuces bolt under stress. This extended harvest window significantly boosts its value. The Hulk delivers reliably on its promise of resilience and quality, making it a highly recommended choice for dependable leaf lettuce.
Know before you buy
The Hulk variety is highly flexible. You can harvest individual leaves as needed throughout the growing season or wait until the plant reaches full maturity for a complete head harvest.
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform in shape. This makes them much easier to handle and space accurately during the planting process.
Under optimal conditions, you can expect germination to occur within 6 to 10 days. Ensure the soil temperature is between 60-65°F and lightly cover the seeds with soil to encourage growth.
Hulk is best suited for spring and fall planting seasons. While it features excellent resistance to tip burn and holds well in the field, it performs best when temperatures are not excessively hot.
This hybrid variety provides intermediate resistance to Verticillium, a common soil-borne fungus. This helps ensure a more reliable harvest by protecting the plants from potential wilting and stunted growth.
For optimal growth, space your plants 8 to 14 inches apart within the row. If you are planting multiple rows, allow for 1 to 2 feet of space between them to ensure adequate airflow and room for development.
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