Soil pH 6.0 to 7.0 - Sow the seeds in early spring, as soon as the soil can be worked; this occurs about four weeks before the last expected spring frost. Plant the seeds 1/8 inch deep in a wide row, 6 inches apart in all directions. Make sure the soil contains a good supply of nitrogen, which is necessary for good leaf production. Plant every two weeks for a continuous harvest all summer long. Make your early spring plantings in a sunny location; however, as the weather warms up, start planting in a partially shaded spot. Lettuce sowed in hot weather goes to seed quickly, so plant extra and pick often once the leaves reach the desirable size. During the summer, a good spot to grow lettuce is against the house on the side that receives the morning sun. Weed frequently, as lettuce has shallow roots and can't compete with deep rooted weeds. TIP : In a wide row planting, 2 feet by 2 feet, 16 plants may be harvested. In a 2 foot by 4 foot area, you can grow enough lettuce to keep your salad bowl filled all summer long!
#6034 – AMISH DEER TONGUE 45-55 days - This Amish looseleaf variety has been a favorite for years because of its heavy production and dependability! The green, triangular leaves grow on thick, solid plants and have a pleasantly sharp flavor.
PKT. - 350 seeds - $1.25
#6042 AUSTRALIAN YELLOW LEAF 50 days – This large, slow-bolting, looseleaf variety will add plenty of color to salads with its bright yellow leaves. Tasty and tender, this Australian heirloom will sure to become a garden favorite.
PKT. – 200 seeds - $1.25
#6063 - BABY OAKLEAF 50 days – Tasty and tender, this miniature version of the regular oakleaf is very slow to bolt. The thin, oak-leaf shaped leaves will remain non-bitter longer than some other varieties. A nice, quality looseleaf lettuce.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
#60 - BLACK SEEDED SIMPSON LETTUCE 43 days - A very early variety first introduced in 1850. An easy to grow leaf lettuce, with light green frilled leaves. A very crisp and tasty choice. An old favorite!
PKT. - 750 seeds - $1.25
#O60 - PKT. - 750 seeds - $2.00 - CERTIFIED ORGANIC
#6002 - BOSTON, RED 68 days - The 12 inch diameter heads are a medium green color, with a rose-red tinge along the edges of the crumpled leaves. A light green heart is found in the middle of this delicious lettuce. An excellent choice for the salad garden!
PKT. - 750 seeds - $1.25
#6019 - BRONZE MIGNONETTE 62 days - A very old variety, first introduced in 1898. This lettuce has small globular heads, a creamy-yellow center, and bronze to green, frilled leaves. A very slow bolting variety that does well in hot, humid weather. A colorful addition to any salad!
PKT. - 350 seeds - $1.25
#6043 - BUNTE FORELLENSCHUSS 50 days – A butterhead variety that forms a large, loose head. Bright green leaves with maroon speckles make this an outstanding Austrian favorite. Great alongside other varieties in a salad.
PKT. - 200 seeds - $1.25
#6003 - BUTTERCRUNCH 65 days - A large, heat resistant butterhead type that was an " All American Winner" in 1963. The compact heads have thick, juicy, crisp green leaves tinged in red, with a compact yellow-white heart. A heat tolerant variety.
PKT. - 750 seeds - $1.25
#O6003 - PKT. - 750 seeds -CERTIFIED ORGANIC - $2.00
#6013 - CIMMARON ROMAINE 65 days - This wonderful romaine lettuce dates back to the 18th century. The leaves are 10–12 inches tall and are beautiful, deep-red in color. Very crisp heads with an excellent flavor. A slow bolting variety.
PKT. – 350 seeds - $1.25
