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Big Hoss
Description
Big Hoss is a butter lettuce developed to produce a large frame and head size. This variety has superb weight and holding capabilities for harvesting. Big Hoss is a medium green color and has an impressive butt appearance. Big Hoss is a slow maturing head type with large head size, which can be harvested at a younger stage of growth, and will make excellent market weight.
Suggested Planting Schedule
Location Plant Dates Area
Salinas Dec. 15 - Mar. 15 Blanco, Spreckles
  Dec. 15 - Mar. 15 Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Soledad
Watsonville Dec. 15 - Mar. 15 Watsonville East & West
  Dec. 15 - Mar. 5 Hollister, Gilroy, San Juan Bautista
Santa Maria Dec. 15 - Mar. 15 Santa Maria West & East, Oso Flaco
San Joaquin Nov. 5 - Dec. 28 Five Points, Huron, Bakersfield
  Aug. 28 - Sept. 10 Five Points, Huron, Bakersfield
Imperial Valley Oct. 1 - Nov. 20 El Centro, Holtville, Brawley
Yuma Oct. 1 - Dec. 10 Bard, N. Gila, Tacna, Wellton,
Winterhaven Dome Valley, Somerton