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The Seed Savers 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. Characteristics: 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.

The Seed Savers 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. 
Characteristics: 
<li>
Best Seller 
</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Mild, fresh flavor</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come again</li>
<li>50-60 days</li>
<li>500 Seeds</li>
 
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.

Gold Rush Lettuce, Organic

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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

Seed Exchange - Tres Fine Maraichere Endive is quick growing miniature French “frisée” type endive. Narrow finely curled leaves can be grown for baby leaves or larger mature leaves. The excellent delicate flavor when harvested young. 30 days baby greens, 50 days mature.(Cichorium endivia) 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 last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 5-7 days Plant 4-6" 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)

Seed Exchange - Tres Fine Maraichere Endive is quick growing miniature French “frisée” type endive. Narrow finely curled leaves can be grown for baby leaves or larger mature leaves. The excellent delicate flavor when harvested young. 30 days baby greens, 50 days mature.(Cichorium endivia) 
<ul>
<li>Quick growing</li>
<li>Frisee leaves</li>
<li>Delicate flavor</li>
<li>30 days baby greens, 50 days mature</li>
</ul>
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.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 5-7 days</li>
<li>Plant 4-6" apart</li>
</ul>
 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">Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)</a>

Tres Fine Maraichere Endive

Seedsavers Exchange 100 Organic Seeds

Firefly Minipack 30 Seeds

The Seed Savers 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. Characteristics: 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.

The Seed Savers 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. 
Characteristics: 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Soft, frilled leaves are maroon and green</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come again</li>
<li>50 days</li>
<li>500 Seeds</li>
 
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.

Red Velvet Lettuce, Organic

We are waiting in this one to be in stock and are accepting orders. If your order is more than $20 we will ship this on out separately and not hold up the rest of your order. The Seed Savers 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 a pleasantly sweet flavor. Butterhead, 50-60 days. Characteristics: 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 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Ella Kropf Lettuce, pre 1930 Heirloom, 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

Lolla Rossa Lettuce: The Ruffled Ruby of the Mediterranean 🥬🍷 Experience the elegance of Lolla Rossa (Lactuca sativa), a world-famous Italian heirloom that is as much a work of art as it is a garden staple. Known for its intensely frilled, "crimson-on-green" leaves, this loose-leaf lettuce provides incredible loft and color to salads, making it a favorite for gourmet chefs and home gardeners alike. Summary & Key Characteristics Appearance: Features deeply curled, fringed leaves with a vibrant magenta-to-dark-red edge and a pale green base. It grows in a beautiful, compact rosette shape. Texture & Flavor: The leaves are tender yet crisp, offering a mild, nutty flavor with no bitterness. Its highly textured surface is perfect for "holding" salad dressings. Harvest & Yield: A "cut-and-come-again" variety; you can harvest individual outer leaves or wait for the full head to mature. It typically reaches maturity in 50–55 days. Why Grow It?: It is exceptionally high in antioxidants (due to the red pigment) and remains tender even in warmer weather. Its ornamental beauty makes it perfect for edible landscaping or decorative containers. Shelf Life: Holds its crispness longer after harvest than most other loose-leaf varieties. Origin and Historical Details The Lolla Rossa (meaning "Red Lolla") is an ancient Mediterranean heirloom with roots that stretch back to the dawn of civilization. While it was refined and popularized in Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries, its lineage is far older. The Gift to Cleopatra:According to Mediterranean lore and historical accounts of Egyptian garden culture, ancestors of the "Lolla" type lettuce were highly prized by the Pharaohs. Lettuce was considered a sacred plant to Min, the Egyptian god of fertility. The Legend: It is said that seeds of these "fringed red lettuces" were brought from the Greek islands and gifted to Cleopatra as a symbol of health and vitality. The Roman Connection: After the fall of Egypt, the Romans—who were obsessed with lettuce—refined these varieties. The name "Lolla" is believed to be a nod to Lolla Paulina, a famous Roman noblewoman and empress known for her immense beauty and style, reflecting the lettuce's own "fashionable" appearance. Modern Documentation: It was formally stabilized in its modern form in Italy and appeared in European seed catalogs in the late 19th century, eventually becoming a staple in American "Mesclun" mixes in the 1980s. How to Grow Lolla Rossa Lettuce Lolla Rossa is one of the easier lettuces to grow, provided it has cool roots and plenty of moisture. 1. Starting Seeds Timing: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. For a fall harvest, sow 6–8 weeks before the first frost. Light: Lettuce seeds need light to germinate. Press them lightly into the soil but do not cover them deeply. Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart. If growing for "baby greens," you can sow them more densely in rows. 2. Site & Soil Requirements Sunlight: Full sun is best for the deepest red color, but it thrives in partial shade during the heat of summer. Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter (compost). Temperature: Ideal growing temperatures are between 45°F and 75°F. 3. Care & Maintenance Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. Drought will cause the leaves to toughen and potentially turn bitter. Mulching: Use a light layer of straw or dried grass clippings to keep the soil cool and prevent mud from splashing into the highly ruffled leaves. Pest Control: Watch for slugs who love to hide in the frilly curls. Hand-pick or use iron phosphate pellets. Quick Growing Stats & Yields Feature Details Type Loose-Leaf / Cut-and-Come-Again Days to Maturity 50–55 (30 for baby greens) Color Deep Crimson to Pale Green Origin Italy / Ancient Mediterranean Companion Plants Carrots, Radishes, Cucumbers, Chives Gardener's Tip: For the most dramatic color, ensure your Lolla Rossa gets cool night temperatures. The cold air triggers the production of anthocyanin, which turns the leaf edges from a dusty brick color to a brilliant, glowing ruby red! 💎🥬

<h2 data-line="0" id="Lolla Rossa Lettuce: The Ruffled Ruby of the Mediterranean 🥬🍷">Lolla Rossa Lettuce: The Ruffled Ruby of the Mediterranean 🥬🍷</h2>
Experience the elegance of Lolla Rossa (Lactuca sativa), a world-famous Italian heirloom that is as much a work of art as it is a garden staple. Known for its intensely frilled, "crimson-on-green" leaves, this loose-leaf lettuce provides incredible loft and color to salads, making it a favorite for gourmet chefs and home gardeners alike.
<hr data-line="4">
<h2 data-line="6" id="Summary &amp; Key Characteristics">Summary &amp; Key Characteristics</h2>
<ul data-line="8">
<li data-line="8">
Appearance: Features deeply curled, fringed leaves with a vibrant magenta-to-dark-red edge and a pale green base. It grows in a beautiful, compact rosette shape.</li>
<li data-line="9">
Texture &amp; Flavor: The leaves are tender yet crisp, offering a mild, nutty flavor with no bitterness. Its highly textured surface is perfect for "holding" salad dressings.</li>
<li data-line="10">
Harvest &amp; Yield: A "cut-and-come-again" variety; you can harvest individual outer leaves or wait for the full head to mature. It typically reaches maturity in 50–55 days.</li>
<li data-line="11">
Why Grow It?: It is exceptionally high in antioxidants (due to the red pigment) and remains tender even in warmer weather. Its ornamental beauty makes it perfect for edible landscaping or decorative containers.</li>
<li data-line="12">
Shelf Life: Holds its crispness longer after harvest than most other loose-leaf varieties.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="14">
<h2 data-line="16" id="Origin and Historical Details">Origin and Historical Details</h2>
The Lolla Rossa (meaning "Red Lolla") is an ancient Mediterranean heirloom with roots that stretch back to the dawn of civilization. While it was refined and popularized in Italy during the 18th and 19th centuries, its lineage is far older.
<blockquote data-line="20">
The Gift to Cleopatra: According to Mediterranean lore and historical accounts of Egyptian garden culture, ancestors of the "Lolla" type lettuce were highly prized by the Pharaohs. Lettuce was considered a sacred plant to Min, the Egyptian god of fertility.
<ul data-line="23">
<li data-line="23">
The Legend: It is said that seeds of these "fringed red lettuces" were brought from the Greek islands and gifted to Cleopatra as a symbol of health and vitality.</li>
<li data-line="24">
The Roman Connection: After the fall of Egypt, the Romans—who were obsessed with lettuce—refined these varieties. The name "Lolla" is believed to be a nod to Lolla Paulina, a famous Roman noblewoman and empress known for her immense beauty and style, reflecting the lettuce's own "fashionable" appearance.</li>
<li data-line="25">
Modern Documentation: It was formally stabilized in its modern form in Italy and appeared in European seed catalogs in the late 19th century, eventually becoming a staple in American "Mesclun" mixes in the 1980s.</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="27">
<h2 data-line="29" id="How to Grow Lolla Rossa Lettuce">How to Grow Lolla Rossa Lettuce</h2>
Lolla Rossa is one of the easier lettuces to grow, provided it has cool roots and plenty of moisture.
<h3 data-line="33" id="1. Starting Seeds">1. Starting Seeds</h3>
<ul data-line="34">
<li data-line="34">
Timing: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. For a fall harvest, sow 6–8 weeks before the first frost.</li>
<li data-line="35">
Light: Lettuce seeds need light to germinate. Press them lightly into the soil but do not cover them deeply.</li>
<li data-line="36">
Spacing: Space plants 6–8 inches apart. If growing for "baby greens," you can sow them more densely in rows.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="38" id="2. Site &amp; Soil Requirements">2. Site &amp; Soil Requirements</h3>
<ul data-line="39">
<li data-line="39">
Sunlight: Full sun is best for the deepest red color, but it thrives in partial shade during the heat of summer.</li>
<li data-line="40">
Soil: Prefers loose, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter (compost).</li>
<li data-line="41">
Temperature: Ideal growing temperatures are between 45°F and 75°F.</li>
</ul>
<h3 data-line="43" id="3. Care &amp; Maintenance">3. Care &amp; Maintenance</h3>
<ul data-line="44">
<li data-line="44">
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist. Drought will cause the leaves to toughen and potentially turn bitter.</li>
<li data-line="45">
Mulching: Use a light layer of straw or dried grass clippings to keep the soil cool and prevent mud from splashing into the highly ruffled leaves.</li>
<li data-line="46">
Pest Control: Watch for slugs who love to hide in the frilly curls. Hand-pick or use iron phosphate pellets.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="48">
<h2 data-line="50" id="Quick Growing Stats &amp; Yields">Quick Growing Stats &amp; Yields</h2>
<table data-line="52">
<thead data-line="52">
<tr data-line="52">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="54">
<tr data-line="54">
<td>Type</td>
<td>Loose-Leaf / Cut-and-Come-Again</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="55">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>50–55 (30 for baby greens)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="56">
<td>Color</td>
<td>Deep Crimson to Pale Green</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="57">
<td>Origin</td>
<td>Italy / Ancient Mediterranean</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="58">
<td>Companion Plants</td>
<td>Carrots, Radishes, Cucumbers, Chives</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Gardener's Tip: For the most dramatic color, ensure your Lolla Rossa gets cool night temperatures. The cold air triggers the production of anthocyanin, which turns the leaf edges from a dusty brick color to a brilliant, glowing ruby red! 💎🥬

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

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 &amp; Morgan in 1978. Romaine, 45-55 days. 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Light green, frilled-edge leaves</li>
<li>Compact heads grow to 10 inches</li>
<li>Romaine</li>
<li>45-55 days</li>
<li>500 Seeds</li>
 
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.

Crisp Mint Lettuce, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - A widely adapted variety that has a tender texture and tangy flavor and is rich in vitamins. It’s often used in lettuce mixtures for market. Uniform, attractive plants form tight, erect rosettes. Deeply cut, pointed leaves. Very slow to bolt. The variety was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1986. Characteristics: Organic Light green, pointed and frilled leaves Tender texture, tangy flavor Slow to bolt 45-60 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - A widely adapted variety that has a tender texture and tangy flavor and is rich in vitamins. It’s often used in lettuce mixtures for market. Uniform, attractive plants form tight, erect rosettes. Deeply cut, pointed leaves. Very slow to bolt. The variety was introduced by W. Atlee Burpee Company in 1986.  
Characteristics: 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Light green, pointed and frilled leaves</li>
<li>Tender texture, tangy flavor</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>45-60 days</li>
<li>500 Seeds 
</li>
 
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.

Tango Lettuce (Looseleaf), 1986 Classic, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to gardeners in 1988 by Harris Moran. Described as “distinctly red; slow bolting; a fast mover for markets demanding unique vegetables.” Although a relatively recent introduction, we offer this variety since it is a garden rarity. Characteristics: Soft texture Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come again 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.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to gardeners in 1988 by Harris Moran. Described as “distinctly red; slow bolting; a fast mover for markets demanding unique vegetables.” Although a relatively recent introduction, we offer this variety since it is a garden rarity. 
Characteristics: 
<li>Soft texture</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come again</li>
<li>60 days</li>
<li>500 Seeds</li>
 
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.

Flame Lettuce (Looseleaf), 1988 Popular Favorite

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>
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<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
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Apollo Arugula, Excellent Arugula Variety

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
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Arugula, One of the truest varieties, Organic

Seed Exchange - An escarole-type endive, this versatile variety stands out in Italian cuisine and can be served either cooked or freshly picked. Round plants grow 5-8"" tall and 12-15" wide and have thick, green to yellow-green leaves that are tightly folded with a toothed margin and taste sweet (not bitter). A variety bearing this name has been shared through the Yearbook Exchange community for decades; this variety was acquired by Seed Savers Exchange in 1989 from Nichols Garden Nursery of Oregon. Organic. Organic Quick growing Escarole-type Sweet flavor Can be served cooked or freshly picked New for 2021 100 Seeds per packet 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 last frost Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart Germinate 5-7 days Light: Full Sun 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)

Seed Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">An escarole-type endive, this versatile variety stands out in Italian cuisine and can be served either cooked or freshly picked. Round plants grow 5-8"" tall and 12-15" wide and have thick, green to yellow-green leaves that are tightly folded with a toothed margin and taste sweet (not bitter). A variety bearing this name has been shared through the Yearbook Exchange community for decades; this variety was acquired by Seed Savers Exchange in 1989 from Nichols Garden Nursery of Oregon. Organic. 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Quick growing</li>
<li>Escarole-type</li>
<li>Sweet flavor</li>
<li>Can be served cooked or freshly picked</li>
<li>New for 2021</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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 last frost
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart
Germinate 5-7 days
Light: Full Sun 
 
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Pink Star Endive, Organic

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
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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
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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
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Baquieu Lettuce, Organic

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

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Speckled Trout Back or Flashy Trout Back) Gorgeous Austrian lettuce with green leaves speckled with maroon. Superior flavor; holds very well in the summer heat. Our all-time favorite! Romaine, 55 days. ±34,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Holds well in the heat Green leaves speckled with maroon Crisp leaves Romaine lettuce 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 - (aka Speckled Trout Back or Flashy Trout Back) Gorgeous Austrian lettuce with green leaves speckled with maroon. Superior flavor; holds very well in the summer heat. Our all-time favorite! Romaine, 55 days. ±34,000 seeds/oz.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Holds well in the heat</li>
<li>Green leaves speckled with maroon</li>
<li>Crisp leaves</li>
<li>Romaine lettuce</li>
<li>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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Forellenschluss Lettuce, 1700’s Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Reportedly known as Baltimore or Philadelphia Oakleaf in the 1880s. Withstands hot weather, never bitter. Excellent quality even in late summer. Looseleaf, 50 days. Characteristics: Oakleaf-shaped leaves are never bitter Holds well in hot weather 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">Reportedly known as Baltimore or Philadelphia Oakleaf in the 1880s. Withstands hot weather, never bitter. Excellent quality even in late summer. Looseleaf, 50 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Oakleaf-shaped leaves are never bitter</li>
<li>Holds well in hot weather</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
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Thin: 6-8" Apart 
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Green Oakleaf Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom

We are waiting in this one to be in stock and are accepting orders. If your order is more than $20 we will ship this on out separately and not hold up the rest of your order. The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1992 by Lucille Reeves of Oklahoma. In her donation letter, Lucille stated that this variety was reported to have been grown by the Gulley family of Oklahoma since about 1890. Round, dark green leaves with a moderate red tinge and slightly undulating edges. Crisp texture, good flavor. SSE staff favorite. Butterhead, 60 days. Characteristics: Organic Green leaves tinged with red Crisp texture and good flavor Butterhead lettuce 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: 6-8" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

We are waiting in this one to be in stock and are accepting orders. If your order is more than $20 we will ship this on out separately and not hold up the rest of your order. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1992 by Lucille Reeves of Oklahoma. In her donation letter, Lucille stated that this variety was reported to have been grown by the Gulley family of Oklahoma since about 1890. Round, dark green leaves with a moderate red tinge and slightly undulating edges. Crisp texture, good flavor. SSE staff favorite. Butterhead, 60 days.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Green leaves tinged with red</li>
<li>Crisp texture and good flavor</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</li>
<li>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"><meta charset="utf-8">
Thin: 6-8" Apart
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Gulley's Favorite Lettuce, 1890 Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - "Everyone that has tried it says it’s the best," wrote Ella Jebousek of this deer-tongued lettuce in 1987. And we agree—it was a favorite in our 2015 taste test. Compact plants form rosettes of dark green, triangular leaves, which grow 7-9" long and 4-5" wide. Ella, of Brooks, Oregon, received this variety from a descendant of the family who brought it from Czechoslovakia. Black seeded. Looseleaf, 40-50 days. Characteristics: Organic Looseleaf 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">"Everyone that has tried it says it’s the best," wrote Ella Jebousek of this deer-tongued lettuce in 1987. And we agree—it was a favorite in our 2015 taste test. Compact plants form rosettes of dark green, triangular leaves, which grow 7-9" long and 4-5" wide. Ella, of Brooks, Oregon, received this variety from a descendant of the family who brought it from Czechoslovakia. Black seeded. Looseleaf, 40-50 days.  
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Looseleaf</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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Jebousek Lettuce, Organic

We have low inventory on this and it does not look like it will be replaced this year. If you can purchase it, that means we still have some left. The Seed Savers Exchange - A large and beautiful chartreuse butterhead that scored in the top 10 in Seed Savers Exchange’s 2010 lettuce tasting of over 70 varieties. This mild, tender, and sweet lettuce has floppy leaves and is slow to bolt. First offered in the 2005 SSE Yearbook by Margaret Lauterbach of Boise, Idaho. Butterhead, 60 days. ±26,100 seeds/oz Characteristics: Organic Slow to bolt Soft texture and mild flavor Butterhead lettuce 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.

We have low inventory on this and it does not look like it will be replaced this year. If you can purchase it, that means we still have some left. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - A large and beautiful chartreuse butterhead that scored in the top 10 in Seed Savers Exchange’s 2010 lettuce tasting of over 70 varieties. This mild, tender, and sweet lettuce has floppy leaves and is slow to bolt. First offered in the 2005 SSE Yearbook by Margaret Lauterbach of Boise, Idaho. Butterhead, 60 days. ±26,100 seeds/oz
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Slow to bolt</li>
<li>Soft texture and mild flavor</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</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: 10-12" Apart 
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Mantilia Lettuce, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the most beautiful varieties in SSE’s collection of over one thousand lettuces. Curly frilled oakleaf-shaped leaves retain their dark red color in hot weather. Mild flavor. Looseleaf, 65 days. ±26,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Frilled, oak leaf-shaped leaves Mild flavor Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 65 days 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: 10" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - One of the most beautiful varieties in SSE’s collection of over one thousand lettuces. Curly frilled oakleaf-shaped leaves retain their dark red color in hot weather. Mild flavor. Looseleaf, 65 days. ±26,000 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Frilled, oak leaf-shaped leaves</li>
<li>Mild flavor</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>65 days</li>
<li>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: 10" Apart</li>
</ul>
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">
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🥗 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! 🥗🧺✨

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, 1850's Heirloom, Organic options Available

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.

Arugula Wasabi

Merveille des Quatre Saisons is a lettuce that can be used in all 4 season. It loves the cool weather but was also one of the first lettuces recognized for summer production. This historic French variety was described in Vilmorin's "The Vegetable Garden (1885)" as ... a pretty reddish bibb-type rosette with a crisp texture and excellent flavori" The dark red color develops best in cool spring or autumn weather. Butterhead, 60 days. We love this lettuce and will do our best to always have it in stock. Characteristics: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO Leaves are tinged with red Holds well in heat, best color in cool seasons Bibb or Butterhead lettuce 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.

Merveille des Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1885 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Craquerelle du Midi) Bred in England. Large dark green curled leaves form upright 8-10" heads. Sweet, crisp, and succulent. Slow to bolt in summer heat yet also cold tolerant. Characteristics: Organic Sweet, crisp heads grow to 8-10 inches Slow to bolt yet also cold tolerant Bibb-Romaine lettuce 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.

Winter Density Lettuce, Heirloom, Organic

Seed Exchange - This spicy selection of greens will enliven a salad or add a dash of flavor to a sandwich. This delectable, colorful baby salad greens mix includes Tango and Speckled lettuce but raises the taste level with Red Russian kale, peppery arugula, endive, and Asian greens Peking Ta Ching Kou Pai Tsai and Mizuna. It can be used as a cut-and-come-again crop, or some plants can be left to grow and be eaten as they mature. Baby greens, 30 days. Characteristics: Organic SSE Exclusive Developed at SSE Cut-and-come-again greens Baby greens, 30 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.

Spicy Salad Mix, Spicy Greens, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in the mid 1940s by the USDA’s Agricultural Research Center in Beltsville, MD. Large thick clusters of light green frilled leaves are produced all summer. As its name suggests, this variety is very slow to bolt. Pleasing flavor, never bitter. Characteristics: Thick clusters of green, frilled leaves Good flavor, never bitter Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 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.

Slobolt Lettuce, 1940's Heirloom

Little Gem Lettuce - Discover the joy of growing your own crisp, gourmet lettuce with our Little Gem Lettuce seeds. Perfect for small spaces, containers, or raised beds, these petite powerhouses deliver restaurant-quality salads right from your backyard. Vibrant, compact heads ready for harvest – grow your own today! Product Overview Little Gem Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) is a delightful miniature romaine (Cos) variety renowned for its sweet, crunchy texture and buttery flavor. Each head forms a dense, upright heart about 4-6 inches tall and wide, making it ideal for baby leaf harvesting or full heads. Maturity: 45-60 days Yield: High; multiple harvests per plant Key Features: Bolt-resistant for extended season growing Tender outer leaves with crisp inner hearts Excellent for salads, wraps, grilling, or fresh eating Compact size suits urban gardens, patios, and succession planting Heirloom: Yes – Non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom Grown for flavor and reliability, Little Gems thrive in cool weather, producing bountiful crops from spring through fall. Little Gem or English Little Gem (Lactuca sativa var. longifolia, cos/romaine type) emerged in the early 19th century (circa 1820s–1840s) from the innovative market gardens of southern England, particularly around London and Surrey. British seed merchants, responding to urban demand for "baby" lettuces in fancy hotels and estates, selected from ancient cos landraces (tracing to Roman times via Mediterranean introductions). Growers like those at Hammersmith Market Garden refined it for its miniature 4-6" upright heads—crisp, sweet hearts with buttery texture, ready in just 45-60 days. First Commercial Listing: Appeared in English seed catalogs by 1850 (e.g., Suttons Seeds). U.S. Arrival: Introduced to America around 1885 by Peter Henderson & Co. in their "Gardening for Profit" catalogs, where it became a favorite for forcing under glass. Heirloom Revival: Preserved by Henry F. Roberts (passed to SSE in 1980s); now a staple in organic seed exchanges for its bolt resistance and flavor unmatched by hybrids

Little Gem Lettuce, 1800's heirloom Organic options available

Our best-selling item for the home garden! High Mowing Organic Seeds - Our own HMOS blend of lettuce and mustard greens. The diversity of this mix will give you a great medley of flavor and color. Mustards grow quickly, shading the soil for lettuces, creating a bountiful mix of greens suitable for cut-and-come-again harvest. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive A complementary mix of lettuces and mustards 28 days 1/32 oz approx. Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Plant 1/8" deep Plant 8-12" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Mesclun Mix, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bright green oak leaf most commonly used for baby leaf production, favored for its shape, color, and rapid growth rate. The full-size habit is loose and open. Very attractive and always tender and sweet. An All-America Selections (AAS) winner in 1952, and has remained a favorite to this day. Heat tolerant and bolt resistant. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Popular for baby leaf Heat tolerant 1/32 oz of seeds 29 Days for Baby and 50 days fior full heads Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. 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. 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

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