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The Seed Savers Exchange - Look no further than the historic John A Salzer Seed Company’s 1901 catalog for a detailed description of this fast-growing butterhead lettuce: “This remarkable lettuce does not head but makes a loose bunch of leaves of superlatively fine quality. ...It forms a beautiful plant; the leaves grow upright, the upper part of the outer leaves turning outward very gracefully. The edges of the outer leaves are of a glossy, reddish bronze, very ornamental and fresh in appearance; within, the leaves are almost white and wonderfully crisp and tender.” 40-50 days. Characteristics: From the Collection for 2023 Organic Historic variety originating in 1901 Crisphead lettuce 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Look no further than the historic John A Salzer Seed Company’s 1901 catalog for a detailed description of this fast-growing butterhead lettuce: “This remarkable lettuce does not head but makes a loose bunch of leaves of superlatively fine quality. ...It forms a beautiful plant; the leaves grow upright, the upper part of the outer leaves turning outward very gracefully. The edges of the outer leaves are of a glossy, reddish bronze, very ornamental and fresh in appearance; within, the leaves are almost white and wonderfully crisp and tender.” 40-50 days. 
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>From the Collection for 2023 </li>
<li>Organic 
</li>
<li>Historic variety originating in 1901 </li>
<li>Crisphead lettuce </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart  
</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

All Cream Lettuce, Organic

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The Seed Savers Exchange - What’s not to like? The leaves of this boldly colored looseleaf lettuce are flavorful, sweet, crisp, and tender. Large, abundant leaves have frilly edges and grow on plants that reached 9-11" tall and 1′ wide at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm in 2018. Plants do well in the summer heat and bear leaves that are light yellow-green in the center and dark red/purple toward the edges. SSE member Louis Van Deven received this variety in 1988 from a gardener in Neubrandenburg, Germany. 35-42 days. Characteristics: From the Collection for 2023 Organic Fairly heat tolerant Looseleaf lettuce 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">What’s not to like? The leaves of this boldly colored looseleaf lettuce are flavorful, sweet, crisp, and tender. Large, abundant leaves have frilly edges and grow on plants that reached 9-11" tall and 1′ wide at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm in 2018. Plants do well in the summer heat and bear leaves that are light yellow-green in the center and dark red/purple toward the edges. SSE member Louis Van Deven received this variety in 1988 from a gardener in Neubrandenburg, Germany. 35-42 days.  
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>From the Collection for 2023 </li>
<li>Organic  
</li>
<li>Fairly heat tolerant </li>
<li>Looseleaf lettuce </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart  
</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Amerikanischer Braun Lettuce, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Amish Deer Tongue produces bright and crisp green leaves in abundance. harvest by the leaves or take the whole head. They are able to withstand warm temperature a bit longer. 50 days Organic Looseleaf lettuce Heat-tolerant 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Amish Deer Tongue produces bright and crisp green leaves in abundance.  harvest by the leaves or take the whole head.  They are able to withstand warm temperature a bit longer. 
<ul>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Looseleaf lettuce</li>
<li>Heat-tolerant</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce, organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Its mellifluous Hawaiian name may mean “rainbow,” but this lettuce is a beautiful, uniform bright green. A slow grower and bolter, ‘Anuenue’ matures as the days get shorter and the heat gets stronger. This University of Hawaii introduction bears crisp, sweet, succulent leaves and remains compact as it grows, surrounding its round, tightly packed heart with crisp outer leaves. Unlike the seed of most lettuce varieties, its seed will germinate at 80 degrees; this variety also has some cool- season hardiness when protected. Characteristics 50 days Organic Crisphead lettuce Heat-tolerant 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Its mellifluous Hawaiian name may mean “rainbow,” but this lettuce is a beautiful, uniform bright green. A slow grower and bolter, ‘Anuenue’ matures as the days get shorter and the heat gets stronger. This University of Hawaii introduction bears crisp, sweet, succulent leaves and remains compact as it grows, surrounding its round, tightly packed heart with crisp outer leaves. Unlike the seed of most lettuce varieties, its seed will germinate at 80 degrees; this variety also has some cool- season hardiness when protected.
Characteristics
<ul>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Crisphead lettuce</li>
<li>Heat-tolerant</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" Apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Anuenue Lettuce, organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This improved Dutch strain of garden arugula (also known as rocket) is noted for its lack of bitterness and its spicy, large, rounded leaves, which are high in vitamin C. This variety can be harvested three to five times per sowing, functioning like a cut-and-come-again crop. 40-45 days. Excellent flavor High in vitamin C Produces 3-5 cuttings Open-Pollinated 500 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - This improved Dutch strain of garden arugula (also known as rocket) is noted for its lack of bitterness and its spicy, large, rounded leaves, which are high in vitamin C. This variety can be harvested three to five times per sowing, functioning like a cut-and-come-again crop. 40-45 days. 
<ul>
<li _msttexthash="292383" _msthash="98">Excellent flavor</li>
<li _msttexthash="250315" _msthash="99">High in vitamin C</li>
<li _msttexthash="392639" _msthash="100">Produces 3-5 cuttings</li>
<li _msttexthash="274404" _msthash="101">Open-Pollinated</li>
<li _msttexthash="94250" _msthash="102">500 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Apollo Arugula, Excellent Arugula Variety

Preorder yours today Seed Savers Exchange - 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" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on availability.

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Seed Savers Exchange - 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.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Tasty, small, serrated leaves</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Wild variety</li>
<li>45 days</li>
</ul>
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" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on availability.

Arugula 'Sylvetta', Organic

Renee's Garden - A unique wild arugula, Wasabi’s leaves taste just like the complex, spicy flavor of freshly made wasabi paste. These delicious little plants grow quickly and easily, forming pretty leafy rosettes. More weather tolerant than other varieties, you can harvest whole plants or pick individual piquant leaves for zesty accents to everyday meals. When plants send up flower stalks, the little white blossoms are edible; use both leaves and flowers in salads, sandwiches, sushi, pasta, and barbecue. Characteristics: Renee's Garden Exclusive Annual Frost hardy Delicious and spicy flavor Weather tolerant Approx 1000 seeds Instructions - Plant in spring (or late summer for a fall crop) directly into the garden in well-worked soil in full sun, or a spot that receives partial afternoon shade. Sow 1 inch apart and barely cover. Keep the seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 10 to 12 days. Begin harvesting individual young leaves in 4 to 5 weeks. In hot summer areas, wait to sow again in late summer for fall use, as extreme heat makes leaves extra pungent. Plant in: April - May for cold winters or Spring-Fall for mild winters Full sun / Part-day shade Sow seeds 1 inch apart 10-12 days to germinate Mature Height: 4-5 inches Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">A unique wild arugula, Wasabi’s leaves taste just like the complex, spicy flavor of freshly made wasabi paste. These delicious little plants grow quickly and easily, forming pretty leafy rosettes. More weather tolerant than other varieties, you can harvest whole plants or pick individual piquant leaves for zesty accents to everyday meals. When plants send up flower stalks, the little white blossoms are edible; use both leaves and flowers in salads, sandwiches, sushi, pasta, and barbecue. <meta charset="utf-8">
Characteristics: 
<li>Renee's Garden Exclusive  
</li>
<li>Annual </li>
<li>Frost hardy </li>
<li>Delicious and spicy flavor </li>
<li>Weather tolerant </li>
<li>Approx 1000 seeds</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">
Plant in spring (or late summer for a fall crop) directly into the garden in well-worked soil in full sun, or a spot that receives partial afternoon shade. Sow 1 inch apart and barely cover. Keep the seed bed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 10 to 12 days. Begin harvesting individual young leaves in 4 to 5 weeks. In hot summer areas, wait to sow again in late summer for fall use, as extreme heat makes leaves extra pungent.
Plant in: April - May for cold winters or Spring-Fall for mild winters 
Full sun / Part-day shade 
Sow seeds 1 inch apart  
10-12 days to germinate 
Mature Height: 4-5 inches 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Arugula Wasabi

The Seed Savers Exchange - (Eruca sativa) (aka Roquette or Rocket) This fast-growing, cool-season green of Mediterranean origin is ideal for salads, sandwiches, frittatas, and pizzas, and can be grown in partial shade. Its sharp, distinctive, nutty flavor is best when picked young. Self-sowing and relatively cold-tolerant. 40-45 days. ±11,000 seeds/oz Organic Also known as Roquette or Rocket Open Pollinated Sharp, distinctive nutty flavor Best when picked young 40-45 days 500 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">(Eruca sativa) (aka Roquette or Rocket) This fast-growing, cool-season green of Mediterranean origin is ideal for salads, sandwiches, frittatas, and pizzas, and can be grown in partial shade. Its sharp, distinctive, nutty flavor is best when picked young. Self-sowing and relatively cold-tolerant. 40-45 days. ±11,000 seeds/oz
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Also known as Roquette or Rocket</li>
<li>Open Pollinated</li>
<li>Sharp, distinctive nutty flavor</li>
<li>Best when picked young</li>
<li>40-45 days</li>
<li>500 seeds per packet 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability
We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at <a href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables" data-mce-fragment="1" data-mce-href="https://fireflyfarmandmercantile.com/pages/seeds-vegetables">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Arugula, One of the truest varieties, Organic

The New Living Seed Company - This prolific Mediterranean green enjoys cooler weather while exhibiting delicious mild spicy flavors. Known to be hardy and fast growing, this green is quick to offer you accents in your salad, on your sandwich or even alone. Organic Tasty, spicy leaves Slow to bolt 21 days for baby greens, 45 days for full size 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" apart

The New Living Seed Company - This prolific Mediterranean green enjoys cooler weather while exhibiting delicious mild spicy flavors. Known to be hardy and fast growing, this green is quick to offer you accents in your salad, on your sandwich or even alone.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Tasty, spicy leaves</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>21 days for baby greens, 45 days for full size </li>
</ul>
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" apart

Arugula, Organic

The commercial standard with long green leaves and a characteristic mildly spicy flavor. High Mowing Organic Seed - Germinates quickly and tolerates cold and hot temperatures well. Our strain has a mix of "cut" and "strap" leaf shapes when grown as a baby leaf. Performs well as a cut-and-come-again crop. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Heat and cold tolerant Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart

The commercial standard with long green leaves and a characteristic mildly spicy flavor.
High Mowing Organic Seed - Germinates quickly and tolerates cold and hot temperatures well. Our strain has a mix of "cut" and "strap" leaf shapes when grown as a baby leaf. Performs well as a cut-and-come-again crop.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Heat and cold tolerant</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked and the 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" apart

Astro Arugula, Organic

A Firefly Farm & Mercantile favorite for us to grow. It does well in our summers and we have it growing in the middle of our deep compost and woodchip beds every year. For 2026, it will come in a Firefly Farm Branded Envelope as we have plenty of seed and Seedsavers took a year off from offering it. The Seed Savers 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. Characteristics: Cold- and heat-tolerant Butterhead lettuce 250 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.

A Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile favorite for us to grow.  It does well in our summers and we have it growing in the middle of our deep compost and woodchip beds every year. For 2026, it will come in a Firefly Farm Branded Envelope as we have plenty of seed and Seedsavers took a year off from offering it. 
The Seed Savers 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. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Cold- and heat-tolerant</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</li>
<li>250 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Aunt Mae's Bibb Lettuce, pre 1937 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - an Australian variety from our friends at Digger’s Club near Melbourne. A very tender texture. Unique chartreuse color. Slow to bolt, large plants. Looseleaf, 50 days Characteristics: Australian heirloom Chartreuse leaves Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 50 days 250 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - an <meta charset="utf-8">Australian variety from our friends at Digger’s Club near Melbourne. A very tender texture. Unique chartreuse color. Slow to bolt, large plants. Looseleaf, 50 days 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Australian heirloom</li>
<li>Chartreuse leaves</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>250 seeds </li>
</ul>
 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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Australian Yellowleaf Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - A dwarf, compact version of Green Oakleaf. Tasty and tender medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped with rounded lobes. Holds for an extended period. Looseleaf, 50 days. ±31,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Compact growth Medium green, oakleaf leaves Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 50 days 250 seeds per packet 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A dwarf, compact version of Green Oakleaf. Tasty and tender medium green leaves are oakleaf-shaped with rounded lobes. Holds for an extended period. Looseleaf, 50 days. ±31,000 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Compact growth</li>
<li>Medium green, oakleaf leaves</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Baby Oakleaf Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - French head lettuce with wavy green leaves tinged with maroon. Best grown either as an early or late crop. Butterhead, 50-60 days. Characteristics: Organic French head lettuce Wavy green leaves tinged with maroon Grow in early spring or late fall Butterhead lettuce 50-60 days 250 seeds per packet 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: 10-12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - French head lettuce with wavy green leaves tinged with maroon. Best grown either as an early or late crop. Butterhead, 50-60 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>French head lettuce</li>
<li>Wavy green leaves tinged with maroon</li>
<li>Grow in early spring or late fall</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</li>
<li>50-60 days</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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
<meta charset="utf-8">
Thin: 10-12" Apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Baquieu Lettuce, Organic

Very dark green, deeply lobed glossy leaves are exceptionally nutritious. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Named for an island on which shipwrecked 17th-century Portuguese sailors survived the winter thanks to this little plant. Rich in Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and especially Vitamin A. Best quality in cooler weather. Belle Isle Cress is a fantastic substitute for watercress. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Early spring/late fall crop Upright habit 50 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast-growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors. Plant 1/8" deep Plant 12-18" apart Plant thin to 4" Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Very dark green, deeply lobed glossy leaves are exceptionally nutritious.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Named for an island on which shipwrecked 17th-century Portuguese sailors survived the winter thanks to this little plant. Rich in Vitamin C, calcium, iron, and especially Vitamin A. Best quality in cooler weather. Belle Isle Cress is a fantastic substitute for watercress. 
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated</li>
<li>Early spring/late fall crop</li>
<li>Upright habit</li>
<li>50 days  </li>
<li>1/32 oz approx. </li>
</ul>
Instructions -
<meta charset="utf-8">
Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold hardy and fast-growing. Crops in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and colors. 
Plant 1/8" deep 
Plant 12-18" apart 
Plant thin to 4" 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Belle Isle Cress, Organic options available

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Elegant leaves with a striking dark green color and favorable uniformity. This beautiful arugula is tender with a lovely spice. The highly serrated leaves give this variety its elevated charm and the outstanding uniformity makes for excellent selling quality. Plants have a strong field tolerance to downy mildew and excellent storage life. From our friends at Vitalis Seeds. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Striking dark green leaves UP Instructions -Specialty greens are cold hardy and fast-growing leafy plants. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, except for chicories (endive, escarole, puntarelle, radicchio,) where days to maturity are from transplant. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Elegant leaves with a striking dark green color and favorable uniformity.
This beautiful arugula is tender with a lovely spice. The highly serrated leaves give this variety its elevated charm and the outstanding uniformity makes for excellent selling quality. Plants have a strong field tolerance to downy mildew and excellent storage life. From our friends at Vitalis Seeds. 
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Striking dark green leaves  
</li>
<li>UP </li>
</ul>
Instructions -<meta charset="utf-8">Specialty greens are cold hardy and fast-growing leafy plants. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, except for chicories (endive, escarole, puntarelle, radicchio,) where days to maturity are from transplant.
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Bellezia Arugula, Organic

🥗 Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) The 150-Year King of the Heirloom Garden If there is a "hall of fame" for garden vegetables, Black-Seeded Simpson holds a permanent place at the very top. For over a century and a half, this has been the most popular loose-leaf lettuce in America, and for good reason. Known for its large, ruffled, light emerald-green leaves and its incredibly fast growth, it offers a sweet, tender crunch that modern supermarket varieties simply cannot replicate. It is the ultimate "reliable" lettuce—thriving in a variety of climates and providing a heavy harvest when other greens are still waking up. 📜 Historical Heritage: A Civil War Era Classic The Black-Seeded Simpson is one of the oldest and most successful heirlooms in North American history. It was officially introduced to the public around 1850 and was famously championed by the legendary seedsman Peter Henderson in the mid-to-late 19th century. Historically, it became a staple of the American homestead during and after the Civil War because of its "cut-and-come-again" nature, allowing families to harvest fresh greens from a single patch for months. It was bred to be exceptionally hardy, becoming the standard by which all other leaf lettuces were measured for over 150 years. The Simpson Family Tree: While the Black-Seeded variety is the famous standard, it was actually preceded by the White-Seeded Simpson, an even older 18th-century heirloom. The White-Seeded variety is remarkably similar in flavor and texture, though the Black-Seeded version was eventually favored by 19th-century gardeners for its superior heat resistance and slightly larger, more ruffled frame. We have not been able to find seds for White-Simpson so if you know a source, send it our way please. ✨ Product Highlights Lightning Fast Growth: One of the quickest lettuces to reach maturity, often ready for baby-leaf harvest in just 21 days. Heat Tolerant: Unlike many lettuces that bolt (go to seed) at the first hint of summer, Black-Seeded Simpson is remarkably slow to bolt and stays sweet even as temperatures rise. "Cut-and-Come-Again": Designed for multiple harvests. Snip the outer leaves, and the plant will continue to produce fresh center growth all season. Delicate Texture: Features "crinkled" leaves that are exceptionally tender and succulent, with a mild, never-bitter flavor. Vibrant Color: The bright, light-green leaves add a fresh, "neon" pop to garden beds and salad bowls. 🛠️ Quick Growth Profile Feature Specifications Type Heirloom Loose-leaf Days to Maturity 21 (Baby) / 45 (Full Size) Color Light Emerald Green Sun Requirement Full Sun to Partial Shade Growth Habit Upright, Ruffled Mounds Texture Crisp and Tender 🌱 How to Grow Black-Seeded Simpson 1. Sowing the Seeds:Lettuce seeds are tiny and require a little light to germinate. When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous harvest, sow a new batch every 2 weeks until early summer. Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. Just a light dusting of soil is all they need. Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–10 days. 2. The Perfect Location:This lettuce thrives in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. While it loves the sun, it is the perfect candidate for Partial Shade, especially if you want to keep harvesting well into the warmer months of June and July. 3. Maintenance: Spacing: If you want full-sized mounds, thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart. For baby greens, you can leave them crowded at 2 inches apart. Watering: Lettuce is composed mostly of water! Keep the soil consistently moist. Drought is the number one cause of bitterness in home-grown lettuce. Harvesting: You can begin harvesting individual leaves once they reach 3 inches in height. Always harvest in the cool of the morning for the crispest texture. 🥗 Culinary Inspiration Because of its ruffled texture, Black-Seeded Simpson is the king of "dressing-catchers"—its crinkles hold onto vinaigrettes perfectly. It is the essential lettuce for a classic Wilted Lettuce Salad (tossed with warm bacon dressing) or as a fresh, crunchy topping for summer burgers and sandwiches. Garden Tip: If you are short on space, this is the best lettuce for containers and window boxes. Its shallow root system and mounding habit make it thrive in just a few inches of soil! 🥗🧺✨

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The 150-Year King of the Heirloom Garden
If there is a "hall of fame" for garden vegetables, Black-Seeded Simpson holds a permanent place at the very top. For over a century and a half, this has been the most popular loose-leaf lettuce in America, and for good reason. Known for its large, ruffled, light emerald-green leaves and its incredibly fast growth, it offers a sweet, tender crunch that modern supermarket varieties simply cannot replicate. It is the ultimate "reliable" lettuce—thriving in a variety of climates and providing a heavy harvest when other greens are still waking up.
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<h3 data-line="7" id="📜 Historical Heritage: A Civil War Era Classic">📜 Historical Heritage: A Civil War Era Classic</h3>
The Black-Seeded Simpson is one of the oldest and most successful heirlooms in North American history. It was officially introduced to the public around 1850 and was famously championed by the legendary seedsman Peter Henderson in the mid-to-late 19th century.
Historically, it became a staple of the American homestead during and after the Civil War because of its "cut-and-come-again" nature, allowing families to harvest fresh greens from a single patch for months. It was bred to be exceptionally hardy, becoming the standard by which all other leaf lettuces were measured for over 150 years.
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The Simpson Family Tree: While the Black-Seeded variety is the famous standard, it was actually preceded by the White-Seeded Simpson, an even older 18th-century heirloom. The White-Seeded variety is remarkably similar in flavor and texture, though the Black-Seeded version was eventually favored by 19th-century gardeners for its superior heat resistance and slightly larger, more ruffled frame. We have not been able to find seds for White-Simpson so if you know a source, send it our way please. 
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<h3 data-line="16" id="✨ Product Highlights">✨ Product Highlights</h3>
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Lightning Fast Growth: One of the quickest lettuces to reach maturity, often ready for baby-leaf harvest in just 21 days.</li>
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Heat Tolerant: Unlike many lettuces that bolt (go to seed) at the first hint of summer, Black-Seeded Simpson is remarkably slow to bolt and stays sweet even as temperatures rise.</li>
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"Cut-and-Come-Again": Designed for multiple harvests. Snip the outer leaves, and the plant will continue to produce fresh center growth all season.</li>
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Delicate Texture: Features "crinkled" leaves that are exceptionally tender and succulent, with a mild, never-bitter flavor.</li>
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Vibrant Color: The bright, light-green leaves add a fresh, "neon" pop to garden beds and salad bowls.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="25" id="🛠️ Quick Growth Profile">🛠️ Quick Growth Profile</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Specifications</th>
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</thead>
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<td>Type</td>
<td>Heirloom Loose-leaf</td>
</tr>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>21 (Baby) / 45 (Full Size)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Color</td>
<td>Light Emerald Green</td>
</tr>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun to Partial Shade</td>
</tr>
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<td>Growth Habit</td>
<td>Upright, Ruffled Mounds</td>
</tr>
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<td>Texture</td>
<td>Crisp and Tender</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="37" id="🌱 How to Grow Black-Seeded Simpson">🌱 How to Grow Black-Seeded Simpson</h3>
1. Sowing the Seeds: Lettuce seeds are tiny and require a little light to germinate.
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When: Sow in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. For a continuous harvest, sow a new batch every 2 weeks until early summer.</li>
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Depth: Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep. Just a light dusting of soil is all they need.</li>
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Germination: Expect sprouts in 7–10 days.</li>
</ul>
2. The Perfect Location: This lettuce thrives in rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. While it loves the sun, it is the perfect candidate for Partial Shade, especially if you want to keep harvesting well into the warmer months of June and July.
3. Maintenance:
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Spacing: If you want full-sized mounds, thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart. For baby greens, you can leave them crowded at 2 inches apart.</li>
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Watering: Lettuce is composed mostly of water! Keep the soil consistently moist. Drought is the number one cause of bitterness in home-grown lettuce.</li>
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Harvesting: You can begin harvesting individual leaves once they reach 3 inches in height. Always harvest in the cool of the morning for the crispest texture.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="55" id="🥗 Culinary Inspiration">🥗 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
Because of its ruffled texture, Black-Seeded Simpson is the king of "dressing-catchers"—its crinkles hold onto vinaigrettes perfectly. It is the essential lettuce for a classic Wilted Lettuce Salad (tossed with warm bacon dressing) or as a fresh, crunchy topping for summer burgers and sandwiches.
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Garden Tip: If you are short on space, this is the best lettuce for containers and window boxes. Its shallow root system and mounding habit make it thrive in just a few inches of soil! 🥗🧺✨
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Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, 1850's Heirloom, Organic options Available

Firefly Farm .5g Organic Seeds (~350 Seeds)

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange .5g Organic Seeds (~350 Seeds)

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced as Bronze Beauty by Germain’s Seed Co. Awarded the bronze medal at the 1947 All-America Selections. Hailed as “the finest, most colorful and most delicious leaf lettuce for the home garden.” Our favorite oakleaf type. Looseleaf, 40-50 days. ±25,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Green and deep maroon leaves Short season variety Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 40-50 days 250 seeds per packet 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Introduced as Bronze Beauty by Germain’s Seed Co. Awarded the bronze medal at the 1947 All-America Selections. Hailed as “the finest, most colorful and most delicious leaf lettuce for the home garden.” Our favorite oakleaf type. Looseleaf, 40-50 days. ±25,000 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Green and deep maroon leaves</li>
<li>Short season variety</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>40-50 days</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Thin: 6-8" Apart
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Bronze Arrowhead Lettuce, 1947 Heirloom

Seed Savers Exchange

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - The Royal Horticultural Society presented this midseason-maturing romaine heading lettuce with the prestigious award of merit in 1923. Red-green leaves are thick, tender, and sweet, striking all the right notes in the garden and on the salad plate. Plants reach 8-10" tall by 12-16" wide; leaves measure 8-9" long by 4-6" wide at maturity. Donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980's by member and Exchange lister Stan Heymann, this variety was likely developed by Thomas Goldring and Sons, a pre-World War company of seedsmen, fruiterers, and florists based in Sussex. Characteristics: Romaine lettuce Green leaves accented with red hues 8"-10" tall 12-16" wide Leaves are thick, tender and sweet From the Collection, 2025 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Seed Savers Exchange - The Royal Horticultural Society presented this midseason-maturing romaine heading lettuce with the prestigious award of merit in 1923. Red-green leaves are thick, tender, and sweet, striking all the right notes in the garden and on the salad plate. Plants reach 8-10" tall by 12-16" wide; leaves measure 8-9" long by 4-6" wide at maturity. Donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the early 1980's by member and Exchange lister Stan Heymann, this variety was likely developed by Thomas Goldring and Sons, a pre-World War company of seedsmen, fruiterers, and florists based in Sussex.  
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Romaine lettuce</li>
<li>Green leaves accented with red hues</li>
<li>8"-10" tall</li>
<li>12-16" wide</li>
<li>Leaves are thick, tender and sweet 
</li>
<li>From the Collection, 2025 
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart  
</li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
 Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Brown Goldring Lettuce, pre-1923 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - The butterhead companion to the Forellenschluss romaine. “Bunte” means “colorful” in German. Sweet apple-green leaves splashed with maroon, forms a loose 8-10" head. Butterhead, 40-55 days. ±23,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Forms loose 8-10 inch heads Apple-green leaves splashed with maroon Butterhead lettuce 40-55 days 250 seeds per packet 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: 10" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">The butterhead companion to the Forellenschluss romaine. “Bunte” means “colorful” in German. Sweet apple-green leaves splashed with maroon, forms a loose 8-10" head. Butterhead, 40-55 days. ±23,000 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Forms loose 8-10 inch heads</li>
<li>Apple-green leaves splashed with maroon</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</li>
<li>40-55 days</li>
<li>250 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
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
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Thin: 10" Apart 
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Bunte Forellenschluss Lettuce

Buttercrunch is one of our most popular lettuces and for good reason - it tastes amazing, is heat resistant and mosaic disease doesn't bother it at all. This is a 1963 All-American Selections winner. The lettuce has buttery notes, its juciy and the leaves are thick giving it the ability to hold it's shape and crispness for long periods of time. Organic 40-70 days heat-tolerant Butterhead lettuce Harvest outside leaves or cut the entire head 0.5 g, 400 Seeds Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Sow Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Buttercrunch is one of our most popular lettuces and for good reason - it tastes amazing, is heat resistant and mosaic disease doesn't bother it at all. This is a 1963 All-American Selections winner.  The lettuce has buttery notes, its juciy and the leaves are thick giving it the ability to hold it's shape and crispness for long periods of time. 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>40-70 days</li>
<li>heat-tolerant</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</li>
<li>Harvest outside leaves or cut the entire head</li>
<li>0.5 g, 400 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce.  Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Sow Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 6-10" apart</li>
</ul>
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Buttercrunch Lettuce, 1960's Heirloom, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Catalogna Chicory Greens, This well-known Italian chicory has green, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves with light green mid-ribs. More upright than the frillier varieties, it grows up to 16 in. tall, but is best harvested when smaller. (Cichorium intybus) 55 days. Characteristics: Organic 16" Tall 55 days .5g, 375 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.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Catalogna Chicory Greens,  This well-known Italian chicory has green, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves with light green mid-ribs. More upright than the frillier varieties, it grows up to 16 in. tall, but is best harvested when smaller. (Cichorium intybus) 55 days.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic 
</li>
<li>16" Tall</li>
<li>55 days</li>
<li>.5g, 375 seeds </li>
</ul>
 Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
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Catalogna Chicory Greens, Organic

Concept Lettuce by High Mowing Organic Seeds - A cross of a summer crisp with a romaine combines a dark green color with the open shape and bolt tolerance we need when the heat cranks up. Has the crunch and flavor of romaine. In our trials it was a clear standout both for flavor and appearance, with everyone agreeing it was gorgeous – even after a full week of heat. Dark green and extra crisp Open-Pollinated, Non GMO, and Organic Holds up well in the heat Instructions Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions. Seeding Depth: 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination. Plant Spacing: Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12” Row Spacing: Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers. Harvest & Storage - Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly. For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip. For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks. Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Concept Lettuce by High Mowing Organic Seeds - A cross of a summer crisp with a romaine combines a dark green color with the open shape and bolt tolerance we need when the heat cranks up.
Has the crunch and flavor of romaine. In our trials it was a clear standout both for flavor and appearance, with everyone agreeing it was gorgeous – even after a full week of heat.
<ul>
<li>Dark green and extra crisp</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated, Non GMO, and Organic</li>
<li>Holds up well in the heat</li>
</ul>
Instructions 
Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH.  Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions. 
<ul>
<ul>
<li>Seeding Depth:  1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination.</li>
</ul>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>Plant Spacing: Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li style="list-style-type: none;">
<ul>
<li>Row Spacing: Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
 
Harvest &amp; Storage - Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly.  For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip.  For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks. 
 
 
Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.
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Concept Lettuce, Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Exchange - 55 days. 12 in. tall heads have vibrant green, broad, savoyed leaves that are crisp and sweet. Stays bitter-free longer than many other varieties. One of our favorites. Characteristics: Romaine 55 days .5g or ~500 seeds per packet 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.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Exchange - 55 days. 12 in. tall heads have vibrant green, broad, savoyed leaves that are crisp and sweet. Stays bitter-free longer than many other varieties. One of our favorites.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Romaine</li>
<li>55 days</li>
<li>.5g or ~500 seeds per packet </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" Apart</li>
</ul>
 
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Cosmo Romaine Lettuce, organic

Lettuce

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The Seed Savers Exchange -Heirloom, Non-GMO, Open-Pollinated, Organic Plant Description Also known as stem or asparagus lettuce, celtuce is a lettuce cultivar that produces edible, thick, crisp, and nutty-flavored stems and highly-toothed, dark-red and green leaves with a slightly bitter, yet surprisingly refreshing, flavor when eaten young. Very popular in Asia, celtuce stems are harvested when they reach a foot long and then typically sautés Growing Habits Edible leaves are best eaten about 4–5 weeks after planting, and the stems are ready when they reach about a foot tall (about 60 days). How to Harvest Celtuce leaves are best enjoyed when young and become more bitter with age. Cut the outer leaves as they mature. Celtuce stems, however, are why most gardeners grow this lettuce cultivar. ​​The stem is usually harvested at a length of around a foot and a diameter of around 1.5". Celtuce stems will last for three weeks or more when placed in a ziplock bag in a refrigerator vegetable drawer. How to Use Young ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce leaves can be tossed in salads just like other lettuce leaves. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce stems have a mild, nutty, and crisp flavor that enhances salads, stir-fries, soups, and stews. In Asia, the stems are typically sliced and then stir-fried with more strongly flavored ingredients. To prepare the celtuce stem, peel off the tough outer skin to reveal the crunchy, juicy, and flavorful inner part. History of the Variety Seed Savers Exchange acquired this early-maturing variety in the 1990s from Mary Schultz, an Exchange lister in Washington state. ‘Cracoviensis’ celtuce makes its début in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog as a From the Collection variety in 2026. Ingredients: Lettuce, Onion, Celery, Flower, Butter or other fat, Water or Chicken Brown, Milk or Half & Half, Salt, Pepper Directions: Sauté diced onion and celery, then add flour and butter to make a brown roux that is somewhat dark but not quite as dark as for a gumbo. Add water or broth, some milk or half and half, and salt and pepper. Then add a copious number of lettuce leaves, like a colander full, and stir. Turn off the heat and let it sit for a few minutes to wilt the lettuce. An option is to add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to your soup bowl. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Crisp and juicy 16-18" wide From the Collection, 2025 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Cracoviensis Celtuce,  Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Flavorful, green leaves have a light-red blush, form a loose head, and taste not the least bit bitter, making them perfect for salads and wraps. Strong, sturdy plants reached 6-7" tall and 10-12" wide when grown at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm. SSE acquired this heirloom lettuce in 2014 from Mary Daniels of Missouri, who received the variety about 1957 from her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Crader. Family lore suggests the family has grown it since Mary’s great-great-great-grandmother, Margaret Greter (surname later became “Crader”) brought seeds to the United States from Germany in 1979. Organic. Butterhead. Cold and Heat tolerant From the Collection for 2024 Organic Historic variety 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 Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Crader Family Lettuce, Organic

Seed Exchange - Also known as Erthel, this standout lettuce is one of the best romaine varieties. The tender lettuce leaves bear a striking resemblance to mint and offer both excellent lettuce flavor and classic romaine crispness. The compact heads grow upright to about 10" tall. Introduced by the British seed house Thompson & Morgan in 1978. Romaine, 45-55 days. Organic Light green, frilled-edge leaves Compact heads grow to 10 inches Romaine 45-55 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.

Crisp Mint Lettuce, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A uniform, unfussy variety for those who don’t really live in an ideal iceberg country. Crispino has done extremely well in our trials for two years running, with dependably high yields of sweet, tight, white-hearted heads amidst dark green outer leaves. It holds up in the field and keeps well in the cooler. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Classic iceberg Wisely adaptable Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Days to maturity are from direct seeding in spring conditions. Seeding Depth: 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination. Plant Spacing: Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12” Row Spacing: Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers. Fussiest type of lettuce to grow; bolts easily if stressed Harvest & Storage - Cut lettuce holds best when harvested in the morning and cooled rapidly. For salad mix or baby leaf production, harvest individual leaves when they reach the desired size or cut evenly across the bed making sure to stay above the growing tip. For a continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 3 weeks. Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Crispino Lettuce, Organic

Renee's Garden - This beloved, old-fashioned zinnia got its name because the sturdy, vigorous plants bear continuously for months, providing armfuls of sweet, candy-bright flowers to enjoy both indoors and out. Cut and Come Again blooms in a wonderful color range that includes cream, salmon, rose pink, scarlet, butter yellow, magenta, crimson and cheerful orange. The vibrant, many-petaled 2 to 3-inch blooms come in double, single, and semi-double flower forms with centers that open into a circle of golden stars. Characteristics: Heirloom Butterfly & Hummingbird favorites Pollinators & Beneficials Annual Summer/fall bloom Frost tender Instructions - To start in the garden, sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50°F (10°C) both day and night. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm the soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination. To start early indoors, four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside when temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C) day and night. Space seedlings 12 inches apart when large enough to handle to give plants room to mature and provide good air circulation. Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering help keep zinnias productive and discourage mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for the longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing the best blooms for summer-long bouquets. Plant in April-June Full sun Plant 1/2" deep Space seeds 2-3" apart Days to germinate: 5-10 days Mature Height: 3-3.5 feet Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Cut & Come Again Zinnia

High Mowing Seeds - Italian looseleaf loved for its deep red, tightly curled leaves surrounding a bright green heart. An ideal baby leaf variety providing mild flavor and excellent loft, heft and color to salad mixes. Open heads are compact, slower growing and slower to bolt than other lettuces. Displayed field resistance to mildew in our trials. The original Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra. It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless. Characteristics: Organic Magenta leaves with tiny frills Leaves grow to 5-8 inches Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days 250 seeds per packet 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.

Dark Lolla Rossa Lettuce, 3100 BC Heirloom (5,000 years old), Organic

Deer Tongue Looseleaf Lettuce - 54 days. Upright, loose heads with excellent sweet flavor and crisp texture. Has slightly savoyed, triangular, round-tipped leaves with a succulent mid-rib. Moderate bolt resistance. One of our favorites.Included in Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste. Characteristics: Organic Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days .5g, 400 -600 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.

Deer Tongue Looseleaf Lettuce, Heirloom, Organic

Drunken Woman Looseleaf Lettuce - Gorgeous bright green leaves with ruffled - almost fringed - edges in deep bronze. Crisp texture, very beautiful with sweet taste. Slow to bolt. Characteristics: Organic Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days .5g, 400 -600 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.

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