Organic Grandpa Admire's Lettuce, 1800's Heirloom

$3.25

$2.95

Grandpa Admire's Lettuce looks to be sold out this year. If it comes back available, we will open it back up for sale. I'd recommend Grandma Hadley's as it is a wonderful lettuce as well.  Seed Exchange - From the family of George Admire (1822-1911) a Civil War veteran who migrated west to Putnam County, Missouri during the 1850s. Bronze-tinged leaves form large loose heads. Mild flavor, slow to bolt, even in extreme heat. Butterhead, 60 days.  Organic Bronze-tinged leaves Slow to bolt, even in extreme heat Butterhead lettuce 60 days 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of...

Organic Aunt Mae's Bibb Lettuce, pre 1937 Heirloom

$3.25

$2.95

Seed Exchange - A butterhead lettuce bursting with bright green leaves that tolerates both cold and heat. This variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Nestor Keen, who received seeds from his Aunt Mae in 1937. Butterhead, 50-60 days. Organic Cold- and heat-tolerant Butterhead lettuce 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Organic Merveille de Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1880's Heirloom

$3.25

$2.95

The Living Seed Company -This French butterhead lettuce, is known as the Marvel of Four Seasons. With its ability to be harvested virtually in all four seasons and the colors that it embody the four seasons while thriving in a range of climates. This pre-1885 French heirloom was also featured in Vilmorin’s 1885 book The Vegetable Garden. It was first introduced to the Americans during a PBS series called “The Victory Garden.”  It is known for its signature butterhead shape boasting the appearance of a bibb-type rosette with an array of beautiful colors ranging in bronze, gold, red and green. Revealing...

Organic Grandma Hadley's Lettuce, pre 1915 Heirloom

$3.25

$2.95

Seed Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1988 by Pam Andrew of Arizona. It was given to her by her 85-year-old great-aunt, Flossie Cramer, of Crawford County, IL. Flossie's grandmother, Emma Hadley, grew the lettuce when Flossie was a child (around 1915). It was a family favorite used in a wilted lettuce salad with hot bacon dressing. The dark purple tinged leaves are buttery, crisp and slightly sweet. Butterhead, 40-50 days. Organic Heavy dark purple tinge on leaf edges Buttery and crisp leaves are slightly sweet Butterhead 40-55 days to maturity 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply...

Organic Arugula 'Sylvetta'

$3.25

$2.95

Arugula is a wonderful salad addition to other greens or a salad by itself.  Sylvetta is less a wild variety that has wonderful traits and will be loved for being easy to grow and thrive. Organic Tasty, small, serrated leaves Slow to bolt Wild variety 45 days Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and danger of hard frost has passed. For a continuous supply of arugula, sow every three weeks throughout the summer. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/4" Germination 5-7 days Thin 1-6"...

Organic Red Velvet Lettuce

$2.95

Seed Exchange - Absolutely striking appearance. Tops of leaves are solid maroon, and the backs are green tinged with maroon. Seed Savers is proud to have reintroduced this variety in 2002. Slow to bolt. Looseleaf, 55 days Organic Soft, frilled leaves are maroon and green Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come again 50 days 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Organic Tres Fine Maraichere Endive

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$2.95

Seed Exchange - (Cichorium endivia) Quick growing miniature French “frisée” type endive. Narrow finely curled leaves can be grown for baby leaves or larger mature leaves. Excellent delicate flavor when harvested young. 30 days baby greens, 50 days mature. Organic Quick growing Frisee leaves Delicate flavor 30 days baby greens, 50 days mature   Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well blanched, tender stems. Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the...

Organic Ella Kropf Lettuce, pre 1930 Heirloom

$2.95

Seed Exchange - Donated to SSE in 2005 by Maynard Kropf, grandson of Amish Mennonites Samuel and Ella May Kropf. They acquired it circa 1930 from a man in Stewardson, Illinois, and it became a family favorite. Tender green softball-sized heads with round leaves and pleasantly sweet flavor. Butterhead, 50-60 dayss. Organic Heads grow to the size of a softball Soft texture and sweet flavor Butterhead lettuce 50-60 days 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate...

Organic Gold Rush Lettuce

$2.95

Seed Exchange - Lime-green leaves are strikingly frilled, curly, and crinkled. Adds unique texture to salads. Holds without bolting for an extended period. Mild, fresh flavor. Looseleaf, 50-60 days Best Seller Organic Mild, fresh flavor Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come again 50-60 days 500 Seeds   Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.