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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
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Gulley's Favorite Lettuce, 1890 Heirloom, Organic

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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 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

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 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

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">
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Mascara Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - Slightly ruffled leaves are crunchy and sweet, making this variety a standout for salads, lettuce wraps, and sandwiches. Plants with buttery-green hearts grow upright and reach 10-12" tall, and resist tipburn, and are mosaic virus tolerant. Leaves can be harvested of any size. Developed by Clemson University and the USDA, it is named after Parris Island, South Carolina. Romaine, 65 days. Characteristics: Romaine 65 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">Slightly ruffled leaves are crunchy and sweet, making this variety a standout for salads, lettuce wraps, and sandwiches. Plants with buttery-green hearts grow upright and reach 10-12" tall, and resist tipburn, and are mosaic virus tolerant. Leaves can be harvested of any size. Developed by Clemson University and the USDA, it is named after Parris Island, South Carolina. Romaine, 65 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Romaine</li>
<li>65 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 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Parris Island Cos Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - A gorgeous iceberg lettuce, rarely offered. Fairly tight, 16" wide heads hold well without bolting. Pleasing mild flavor. Crisphead, 70-80 days. Characteristics: Heads grow to 16 inches Pleasing mild flavor Holds well in the heat Crisphead or Iceberg lettuce 70-80 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 - <meta charset="utf-8">A gorgeous iceberg lettuce, rarely offered. Fairly tight, 16" wide heads hold well without bolting. Pleasing mild flavor. Crisphead, 70-80 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Heads grow to 16 inches</li>
<li>Pleasing mild flavor</li>
<li>Holds well in the heat</li>
<li>Crisphead or Iceberg lettuce</li>
<li>70-80 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: 10-12" Apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Red Iceberg Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced to U.S. gardeners in 1955. Decorative upright plants, 6" tall and 14-16" wide. Beautiful deep-lobed bronze leaves are crisp and delicious. One of our best performers. Very slow to bolt. Looseleaf, 50 days. ±28,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Deep lobed, bronze 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: 10-12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Introduced to U.S. gardeners in 1955. Decorative upright plants, 6" tall and 14-16" wide. Beautiful deep-lobed bronze leaves are crisp and delicious. One of our best performers. Very slow to bolt. Looseleaf, 50 days. ±28,000 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Deep lobed, bronze 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
<meta charset="utf-8"><meta charset="utf-8">Thin: 10-12" Apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - Rare French variety introduced in 1907 by C.C. Morse & Co. as Strawberry Cabbage Lettuce. Stunning sanguine or blood-red speckles. Plants average 8" in diameter. Tender texture and excellent quality. Butterhead, 60 days. ±32,800 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Heads grow to 8 inches Tender texture and crisp 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: 10" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - Rare French variety introduced in 1907 by C.C. Morse &amp; Co. as Strawberry Cabbage Lettuce. Stunning sanguine or blood-red speckles. Plants average 8" in diameter. Tender texture and excellent quality. Butterhead, 60 days. ±32,800 seeds/oz.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Heads grow to 8 inches</li>
<li>Tender texture and crisp 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: 10" Apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Sanguine Ameliore Lettuce, 1907 Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Family heirloom was sent to SSE in 1983 by SSE member Mark Reusser. His father obtained it from Urias Martin, whose Mennonite ancestors likely brought it in the early 1800s from Pennsylvania to Ontario. Juicy thick leaves are green tinged with red. Mild flavor. Looseleaf, 40-55 days. ±27,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Organic Green leaves tinged with red Mild flavor 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: 6-8" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

The Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Family heirloom was sent to SSE in 1983 by SSE member Mark Reusser. His father obtained it from Urias Martin, whose Mennonite ancestors likely brought it in the early 1800s from Pennsylvania to Ontario. Juicy thick leaves are green tinged with red. Mild flavor. Looseleaf, 40-55 days. ±27,000 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Green leaves tinged with red</li>
<li>Mild flavor</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: 6-8" Apart 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Speckled Lettuce, 1800's Family Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - This well-balanced mix of cutting lettuces brings any salad to life. Consisting of tender Australian Yellowleaf, flavorful Forellenschluss, mild Lolla Rossa, striking Red Velvet, and at least four more of our favorite varieties, this cut-and-come-again mix will have a colorful salad on the table within weeks of planting. 40-45 days. Characteristics: Best Seller Mixture Includes Amish Deer Tongue Forellenschluss Lolla Rossa Red Salad Bowl at least 4 other flavorful and colorful varieties 40-45 days ±25,000 seeds/oz 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">This well-balanced mix of cutting lettuces brings any salad to life. Consisting of tender Australian Yellowleaf, flavorful Forellenschluss, mild Lolla Rossa, striking Red Velvet, and at least four more of our favorite varieties, this cut-and-come-again mix will have a colorful salad on the table within weeks of planting. 40-45 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Best Seller</li>
<li>Mixture Includes</li>
<li>Amish Deer Tongue</li>
<li>Forellenschluss</li>
<li>Lolla Rossa</li>
<li>Red Salad Bowl</li>
<li>at least 4 other flavorful and colorful varieties</li>
<li>40-45 days</li>
<li>±25,000 seeds/oz</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 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Seed Saver's Mixture Lettuce

The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 2005 by Steve and Anna Marie Stoller of North Judson, Indiana. Steve received the seed from Amelia Scharlach Schini whose grandmother brought it with her when she emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine in the 1880s. It is still grown by a few elder members of the Apostolic Christian Church. Small chartreuse butterhead with crisp, tender leaves and a mild flavor. Butterhead, 40-50 days. Characteristics: Organic Tender chartreuse leaves Mild flavor Butterhead lettuce 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">Donated to SSE in 2005 by Steve and Anna Marie Stoller of North Judson, Indiana. Steve received the seed from Amelia Scharlach Schini whose grandmother brought it with her when she emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine in the 1880s. It is still grown by a few elder members of the Apostolic Christian Church. Small chartreuse butterhead with crisp, tender leaves and a mild flavor. Butterhead, 40-50 days. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Tender chartreuse leaves</li>
<li>Mild flavor</li>
<li>Butterhead lettuce</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 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Three Heart Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom, Organic

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>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Buttercrunch Lettuce, 1960's Heirloom, Organic

Seed Exchange - A stunning variety from Italy. Adds great flavor and color to any salad, coleslaw, or baby greens mix. Also, great steamed or in stir-frys. Known to cleanse the blood, this easy to grow vegetable thrives in containers or in the garden and quick to mature. Cut primary head at the ground level and new one will grow. The secondary head is more colorful and sweet! Avoid harvesting during the heat of summer. Holds well in the winter. Enjoy! Organic Quick growing 65-85 days 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. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base. Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost Plant Outdoors: 8-12" 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 - A stunning variety from Italy. Adds great flavor and color to any salad, coleslaw, or baby greens mix. Also, great steamed or in stir-frys.  Known to cleanse the blood, this easy to grow vegetable thrives in containers or in the garden and quick to mature.  Cut primary head at the ground level and new one will grow. The secondary head is more colorful and sweet! Avoid harvesting during the heat of summer. Holds well in the winter. Enjoy! 
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Quick growing</li>
<li>65-85 days</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. Recommended to add calcium when planting. Thrives in cool weather and can withstand light frost. Amend with compost and apply mulch at base. 
Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost
<meta charset="utf-8">Plant Outdoors: 8-12" Apart
Germinate 5-7 days
Light: Full Sun 
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability 
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Palla Rossa Radicchio, Organic

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

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:
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  
</li>
<li>High Mowing Organic Seeds Exclusive  
</li>
<li>A complementary mix of lettuces and mustards </li>
<li>28 days  </li>
<li>1/32 oz approx.  
</li>
</ul>
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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Mesclun Mix, 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

We have this in bulk. Our source is still High Mowing Organics. We have local gardeners who love this and tend to buy more than a few packets to plant it for summer lettuce. Summer crisp with crunchy bronze leaves and a bright green heart. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Our growers love this variety for its crisp texture, heat tolerance, strong disease resistance, and long shelf life. Displayed impressive resistance in our trials during six weeks of constant rain! Available as raw and pelleted seed. Characteristics: Non-GMO, and open-pollinated Spring/Summer plantings Good disease resistance 48 days 300 seeds Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/8" Space 8-12" Thin 1-6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

We have this in bulk. Our source is still High Mowing Organics. We have local gardeners who love this and tend to buy more than a few packets to plant it for summer lettuce. 
Summer crisp with crunchy bronze leaves and a bright green heart.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Our growers love this variety for its crisp texture, heat tolerance, strong disease resistance, and long shelf life. Displayed impressive resistance in our trials during six weeks of constant rain! Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Spring/Summer plantings </li>
<li>Good disease resistance </li>
<li>48 days </li>
<li>300 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. 
Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. 
 
Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Planting Depth 1/8"</li>
<li>Space 8-12" </li>
<li>Thin 1-6" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Magenta Lettuce, Organic

Excellent summer variety forms large, open heads of thick, vibrant green leaves. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Glossy and beautifully ruffled leaves with a satisfying combination of crunchy texture and buttery smoothness. Summer crisp characteristics lend excellent bolt resistance while maintaining good texture and flavor in the summer heat. Available as raw and pelleted seed. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Bolt tolerant Good disease resistance 55 days 500 seeds Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Direct Seed 1" apart Planting Depth 1/8" Space 8-12" Thin 1-6" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Excellent summer variety forms large, open heads of thick, vibrant green leaves.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Glossy and beautifully ruffled leaves with a satisfying combination of crunchy texture and buttery smoothness. Summer crisp characteristics lend excellent bolt resistance while maintaining good texture and flavor in the summer heat. Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Bolt tolerant  
</li>
<li>Good disease resistance </li>
<li>55 days </li>
<li>500 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - Lettuce is cool-season annual in the Compositae family. <meta charset="utf-8">Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil. <meta charset="utf-8">Lettuce can be seeded in the spring as soon as the soil can be worked. 
Direct Seed 1" apart
Planting Depth 1/8"
Space 8-12" 
Thin 1-6" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability

Nevada Lettuce, Organic

Renee's Garden - Red Deer Tongue’s long and beautiful triangular pointed leaves grow outward and upward to form loose heads just perfect to add great color to salads and the leaves have a succulent texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Our special Red Deer Tongue strain has been carefully reselected for uniform dark red color, stronger plant vigor, and heat tolerance. The richly colored, deep ruby-hued leaves glow like a spring treasure in both the garden and kitchen. Deer tongue lettuce came over to America around 1740 and was slowly cultivated to have different forms. This variation is unique as it is a vibrant red color that adds interest to both your garden and your plate. Characteristics: An early American flavor Uniformly dark red leaves Loose heads Strong plant vigor Heat tolerance 50-55 days 845 seeds Instructions - In cool early spring weather, sow seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Sow seeds about 1 inch apart over the entire seedbed or in wide rows, then cover lightly and evenly with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Firm soil gently and water with a fine spray. Keep the seedbed evenly moist. Plant again as the weather cools in late summer for fall salads. Thin seedlings stand about 6 inches apart so they have room to grow and mature. Heirloom Red Deer Tongue grows and tastes best grown in mild spring or cooler fall weather with consistent moisture. Plant In: April-September for cold winters or February-September for mild winters Full Sun Sow seeds 1 inch apart Plant 1/4" deep 7-14 days to germinate Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">Red Deer Tongue’s long and beautiful triangular pointed leaves grow outward and upward to form loose heads just perfect to add great color to salads and the leaves have a succulent texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. Our special Red Deer Tongue strain has been carefully reselected for uniform dark red color, stronger plant vigor, and heat tolerance. The richly colored, deep ruby-hued leaves glow like a spring treasure in both the garden and kitchen.  <meta charset="utf-8">
Deer tongue lettuce came over to America around 1740 and was slowly cultivated to have different forms.  This variation is unique as it is a vibrant red color that adds interest to both your garden and your plate. 
Characteristics: 
<li>An early American flavor  
</li>
<li>Uniformly dark red leaves  
</li>
<li>Loose heads </li>
<li>Strong plant vigor </li>
<li>Heat tolerance </li>
<li>50-55 days </li>
<li>845 seeds</li>
 
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">In cool early spring weather, sow seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Sow seeds about 1 inch apart over the entire seedbed or in wide rows, then cover lightly and evenly with 1/4 inch of fine soil. Firm soil gently and water with a fine spray. Keep the seedbed evenly moist. Plant again as the weather cools in late summer for fall salads. <meta charset="utf-8">Thin seedlings stand about 6 inches apart so they have room to grow and mature. Heirloom Red Deer Tongue grows and tastes best grown in mild spring or cooler fall weather with consistent moisture.
<ul>
<li>Plant In: April-September for cold winters or February-September for mild winters</li>
<li>Full Sun</li>
<li>Sow seeds 1 inch apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>7-14 days to germinate </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Red Deer Tongue Lettuce, Heirloom Cutting Lettuce

Red Planet Lettuce Blend Seeds - High Mowing Organic Seeds - A stunning all-lettuce mix of spectacular reds and a few greens for contrast. A great blend for spring or summer. We chose our most intensely colorful varieties for a mix that tastes great and makes a statement on the plate! Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Bright red to deep purple lettuces with a few green lettuces HMOs Exclusive Instructions - 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

Red Planet Lettuce Blend Seeds - High Mowing Organic Seeds - A stunning all-lettuce mix of spectacular reds and a few greens for contrast.
A great blend for spring or summer. We chose our most intensely colorful varieties for a mix that tastes great and makes a statement on the plate!
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Bright red to deep purple lettuces with a few green lettuces</li>
<li>HMOs Exclusive  
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - 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>
<li>Seeding Depth: 1/8," seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red Planet Lettuce Blend, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A unique HMOS creation you won't find anywhere else. This tasty and attractive mix features a wide variety of lettuces including romaine, lollo, green leaf, red leaf, and more. A signature blend with unique shapes and colors that chefs and gourmands will love. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Lettuces in every shape and color HMOs Exclusive 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

High Mowing Organic Seeds - A unique HMOS creation you won't find anywhere else.
This tasty and attractive mix features a wide variety of lettuces including romaine, lollo, green leaf, red leaf, and more. A signature blend with unique shapes and colors that chefs and gourmands will love.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Lettuces in every shape and color  
</li>
<li>HMOs Exclusive  
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil.  <meta charset="utf-8">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>
<li>Seeding Depth: 1/8," seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination </li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">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 &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Gourmet Lettuce Blend, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Beautiful, fine leaves are incised with rounded oak-leaf shape. A wonderful flavor that is nuttier than spicy sets Esmee apart from other arugulas. Deeply lobed leaves are upright, lofty and the darkest green of all our arugulas. Good for either bunching or bagging. Quick growing and very cold tolerant. From our partners at DeBolster Seeds. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Cold tolerant Upright habit 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. Direct seeding rate: Baby, 60 seeds/foot in a 2” band in rows 2-6” apart. Bunching, 15 seeds/foot in a 2” band 12-18” apart. Days to Maturity: 21 days baby; 40 days full-size Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Beautiful, fine leaves are incised with rounded oak-leaf shape.
A wonderful flavor that is nuttier than spicy sets Esmee apart from other arugulas. Deeply lobed leaves are upright, lofty and the darkest green of all our arugulas. Good for either bunching or bagging. Quick growing and very cold tolerant. From our partners at DeBolster Seeds.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Cold tolerant  
</li>
<li>Upright habit </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.
<ul>
<li>Direct seeding rate: <meta charset="utf-8">Baby, 60 seeds/foot in a 2” band in rows 2-6” apart. Bunching, 15 seeds/foot in a 2” band 12-18” apart. </li>
<li>Days to Maturity: 21 days baby; 40 days full-size </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Esmee Arugula, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - An unusual bright green romaine with crimson splashes. Upright growth, early coloring, and crisp texture make this an excellent choice for both baby leaf and full-sized heads. Heat tolerant with a similar texture to Jericho or Pirat. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated For baby or full size Heat tolerant Heirloom 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

High Mowing Organic Seeds - An unusual bright green romaine with crimson splashes.
Upright growth, early coloring, and crisp texture make this an excellent choice for both baby leaf and full-sized heads. Heat tolerant with a similar texture to Jericho or Pirat.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>For baby or full size  
</li>
<li>Heat tolerant </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination.
</li>
<li>Plant Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">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. <meta charset="utf-8">Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Freckles 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

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:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Classic iceberg  
</li>
<li>Wisely adaptable </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination. 
</li>
<li>Plant Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
<li>Fussiest type of lettuce to grow; bolts easily if stressed </li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">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. <meta charset="utf-8">Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Crispino Lettuce, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vibrant green summer lettuce with shiny ruffled leaves and great heat tolerance. An ideal all-season lettuce, offering high quality even through the heat of the summer. Tender, textured baby leaves add great loft to salad mixes. A consistent stand-out in our green leaf trials! Available as raw and pelleted seed. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Popular for baby leaf Bolt-resistant 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

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Vibrant green summer lettuce with shiny ruffled leaves and great heat tolerance.
An ideal all-season lettuce, offering high quality even through the heat of the summer. Tender, textured baby leaves add great loft to salad mixes. A consistent stand-out in our green leaf trials! Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Popular for baby leaf  
</li>
<li>Bolt-resistant </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 1/8”, seeds require a minimum amount of light for germination. 
</li>
<li>Plant Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf – continuous band. Full size – 8-12”
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: <meta charset="utf-8"> Babyleaf - ¾” between bands, 16 rows/36” bed. Full size - 12-18” or 3 rows/36” bed, 5’ centers.
</li>
</ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">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. <meta charset="utf-8">Store just above freezing temperatures with 98% humidity.
 
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Green Star Lettuce, Organic

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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

Red-Veined Sorrel - Citrus flavored greens, deep maroon veins against dark green leaves, helps it create amazing dishes. It is perfect for salads or you can braise it too. Sow in the spring, all throughout summer and into fall for continued harvest. We start with organic seeds but are not certifed organic for handling as it we are in the process of doing this. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Hardy Perennial Harvest in as little as 45 days, 55-85 full size Citrus flavor Gourmet ingredient Packet .15g Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Red-Veined Sorrel, Organic options available

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.

Arugula 'Sylvetta', Organic

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

Grandma Hadley's Lettuce, pre 1915 Heirloom, 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.

Aunt Mae's Bibb Lettuce, pre 1937 Heirloom

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

Astro Arugula, Organic

At one point in history, Tennis Ball Lettuce, dominated the market. It grew even in the darkest of days very well and had a tolerance for the cold. America can thank Bethiah Oliver, Massachusetts seedswoman who imported it to America from the United Kingdom in 1769 There were two strains, white-seeded and black-seeded. The white-seeded strain, popular in the North, matures two weeks earlier and is slightly more bitter than the black-seeded. The southern United States, favored the black-seeded strain. Is it possible they favored it because of its sweetness or their contempt for the northern states? Additionally at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson grew 15 varieties of lettuce and favored the Tennis Ball for its low maintenance compared to other lettuces. We are currently stocking Southern Exposure while we wait for the 2026 seeds from Seedsavers. Both are the black seeded variety. The Seed Savers Exchange - Small rosettes of light green leaves measure only 7" in diameter and form loose tender heads. Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. According to Heirloom Vegetable Gardening by SSE member William Woys Weaver, tennis ball lettuces were often pickled in salt brine during the 17th and 18th centuries. Black-seeded. Butterhead, 50 days Characteristics: Organic Heads grow to 7 inches Soft textured rosettes Black seeded Butterhead lettuce 50 days 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.

Tennis Ball Lettuce, Heirloom, Organic

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

🥬 Saladin Lettuce: The Crisphead Champion If you love the satisfying "crunch" of a classic Iceberg lettuce but have struggled to grow it in the home garden, Saladin is the answer. Known as the "Salinas" type, this variety was specifically bred to overcome the common pitfalls of Crisphead lettuce, offering incredible bolt resistance, heat tolerance, and massive, firm heads that rival any premium supermarket variety. 📜 History & Heritage: The Professional’s Choice Saladin is an improved selection within the Salinas group, a lineage of lettuce developed by the USDA in California to revolutionize the lettuce industry. Breeding Legacy: It was developed to be a more rugged, reliable version of the traditional "New York" and "Great Lakes" varieties. The "Bolt-Free" Standard: Since its release, it has become a favorite for home gardeners because it handles the fluctuating temperatures of spring and summer much better than older Iceberg strains, which often turn bitter or go to seed at the first sign of heat. ✨ Key Features Unbeatable Crispness: Saladin produces heavy, dense hearts with a watery, refreshing crunch that defines the perfect summer salad. Disease Resistance: This variety boasts excellent resistance to Tipburn and Downy Mildew, two of the biggest enemies of garden lettuce. Heat Tolerant: While most crisphead varieties "bolt" (shoot to seed) when the sun gets hot, Saladin stays sweet and firm much longer into the season. Huge Harvests: Produces large, globe-shaped heads with beautiful, wavy, medium-green outer leaves protecting a blanched, creamy-white interior. 🥗 Flavor & Texture Profile Saladin is the gold standard for texture. It is mild, refreshing, and the ultimate "vessel" for bold dressings. Attribute Description Type Crisphead (Iceberg) Color Bright Green outer leaves; Pale Cream heart Flavor Mild, sweet, and clean; never bitter Texture Ultra-crisp, crunchy, and succulent Weight Heads can reach 1–2 lbs under ideal conditions 🍴 Culinary Inspiration The structural integrity of Saladin makes it far more versatile than loose-leaf lettuces: The Classic Wedge Salad: Quarter a chilled head and top with blue cheese dressing, crispy bacon, and chives for a steakhouse-quality appetizer. Low-Carb Wraps: The large, sturdy leaves are perfect for "lettuce cups" or as a bread substitute for burgers and tacos. Perfect Sandwich Topping: Its high water content and "snap" provide the necessary contrast to rich meats and cheeses. Grilled Lettuce: Believe it or not, a quick sear on a hot grill adds a smoky dimension to these dense heads while keeping the center cool and crisp. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 70–80 days. Sun Requirements: Full Sun (Partial shade in very hot climates). Spacing: Plant 12 inches apart to allow the heads to reach full size. Hardiness: Moderate frost tolerance; best grown in spring and fall. Gardener’s Tip: "To get those tight, firm heads, Saladin needs consistent moisture. Mulch around the base of the plants to keep the roots cool and the soil damp. If you do that, you'll be rewarded with the best Iceberg you've ever tasted." Upgrade your salad game.The Saladin Lettuce is the perfect variety for the gardener who wants professional-grade results from an easy-to-grow heirloom selection. Enjoy the crispest harvest of your life this season!

Saladin 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.

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