Lettuce

Grandma Hadley's Lettuce, pre 1915 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

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.

Grandpa Admire's Lettuce, 1800's Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

Grandpa Admire's Lettuce Is Back! Get those orders in, seeds are arriving. This is a fantastic summer lettuce! The Seed Savers Exchange - From the family of George Admire (1822-1911) a Civil War veteran who migrated west to Putnam County, Missouri during the 1850s. Bronze-tinged leaves form large loose heads. Mild flavor, slow to bolt, even in extreme heat. Butterhead, 60 days. Characteristics: Organic Bronze-tinged leaves Slow to bolt, even in extreme heat Butterhead lettuce 60 days 500 Seeds Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of 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.

Green Oakleaf Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Green Oakleaf Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

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.

Green Star Lettuce, Organic $3.50 $3.75

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

Green Towers Lettuce, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - The industry standard for high-quality, full-bodied heads. Dependable tall, dark green plants are ideal for market and wholesale growers who need consistent quality. Widely adapted and tolerant of the corky root. Available as raw and pelleted seed. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Uniform stand 10-12" tall 500 seeds Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil.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

Organic Gulley's Favorite Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Gulley's Favorite Lettuce, 1890 Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $3.95

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.

Organic Jebousek Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Jebousek Lettuce, Organic $3.75 $3.95

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.

Kaleidoscope Mix Salad Mix Seeds, Mustard Greens, Asian Greens, Organic

Kaleidoscope Mix Salad Mix, Organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Bright and colorful mix of mild greens featuring a dynamic combination of textures and flavors. This beautiful selection of Asian greens and mustards is something to be seen. Chosen for colors that truly pop, the light spice of the mustards blended with the deep, savory flavors of the Asian greens create a flavor profile that's just as exciting. Excellent for babyleaf production and can be grown to full size as a braising mix. Characteristics: HMOS EXCLUSIVE Vibrant colors Mildly spicy Open-Pollinated & Organic 1/32 ounce (~375 seeds) Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin: 10-12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Kweik Lettuce, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Fast-growing lime green heads suited to cool seasons and unheated hoophouses. Large, tender leaves head up quickly for foolproof performance in cold weather. Exhibits strong field resistance to downy mildew, tip burn, and sclerotina stem rot; very reliable. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Very disease resistant Start harvesting in 29 Days! Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. 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

Lettuce Flashy Trout Back, Organic, 1700's Heirloom $3.75 $4.39

Renee's Garden - Leaves of this great tasting, handsome heirloom are lavishly splashed with wine-red against a bright green background and their pretty speckled appearance begins right at the seedling stage. Also known as Forellenschuss or Trout Speckles, this variety has been around since 1700's. It is a romaine or cos type lettuce. Characteristics: Organic Heirloom Great in containers Buttery green leaves with wine-red speckles & streaks Instructions - In cool early spring weather, start seeds in finely worked soil in full sun. Sow 1/4 inch deep and 2 inches apart in rows 6 to 8 inches apart and cover lightly. Tend carefully and keep evenly moist. Gradually thin out extra seedlings, leaving remaining plants standing 10 to 12 inches apart so lettuces have room to size up and fully mature into leafy butterhead rosettes. For a constant supply, make several sowings a few weeks apart until the summer weather turns hot. Plant again in late summer for fall harvest. Lettuce thrives in cool conditions with consistent moisture. Weed, water, and be sure to thin carefully to proper spacing so plants have room to mature. Harvest plants by cutting mature heads when they feel firm and well-filled out. Be sure to thin properly and keep evenly moist for sweet-tasting, full heads. Plant In: March-June / August-September Sun Plant 1/4" deep Space seeds 2" apart 7-14 days to germinate 50 days to harvest Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers due to availability.

Organic Little Gem Lettuce Heirloom Seeds

Little Gem Lettuce, 1920's Heirloom, Organic $3.75 $4.00

The Living Seed Company - An absolute gourmet treat! This English heirloom is a miniature green Romaine-type lettuce with butterhead sweetness. Also known as Sucrine and Sugar Cos. Prime eating at 4" - 6" tall. Heads are 4" across. Tender blanched hearts. A very popular variety among top chefs. Organic 35-55 days heat-tolerant Minature Romaine lettuce When you harvest 2" above the soil line, new leaves will emerge 250 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 5-10 days Thin 6-10" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Organic Lolla Rossa Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Lolla Rossa Lettuce, 3100 BC Heirloom (5,000 years old), Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Beautiful magenta leaves with tiny frills, light green bases. Mild flavor. Small 5-8" leaves. Excellent for cut-and-come-again lettuce when thickly sown. The leaves make a wonderful garnish. Looseleaf, 55 days. ±37,000 seeds/oz. Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra. It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless. Characteristics: Organic Magenta leaves with tiny frills Leaves grow to 5-8 inches Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days 250 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Lovelock Lettuce, Organic $3.25 $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Heat tolerant whorls of bright green leaves with deep red coloring on the leaf margins. Heads close in late at maturity forming a dense, crisp head. Crisp, juicy and sweet with slightly savoyed leaves and blanched, bright green hearts. High Mowing is proud to be the exclusive producer of organic seed for this variety thanks to our partnership with Vitalis Organic Seeds. A portion of the sales of this variety is paid to the breeder - learn more here. Available as raw or pelleted seed. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Full-size heads Heat tolerant 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

Magenta Lettuce, Organic $3.00 $3.55

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: Organic, 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

Organic Mantilia Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Mantilia Lettuce, Organic $3.25 $3.95

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.

Mascara Lettuce $3.75 $3.95

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.

Merveille de Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1880's Heirloom, Organic $3.25

The Living Seed Company -This French butterhead lettuce, is known as the Marvel of Four Seasons. With its ability to be harvested virtually in all four seasons and the colors that it embody the four seasons while thriving in a range of climates. This pre-1885 French heirloom was also featured in Vilmorin’s 1885 book The Vegetable Garden. It was first introduced to the Americans during a PBS series called “The Victory Garden.” It is known for its signature butterhead shape boasting the appearance of a bibb-type rosette with an array of beautiful colors ranging in bronze, gold, red and green. Revealing ruby toned leaves encompass a tightly folded green hearts. Its dark color develops on cooler spring or autumn weather, but its texture always remains crisp and its taste unforgettable. This vigorous plant is easy to grow and that thrives throughout the year. Butterhead, 40-70 days. Organic Cold- and heat-tolerant Butterhead lettuce 600 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.

Merveille des Quatre Saisons Lettuce Heirloom Open Pollinated Seeds

Merveille des Quatre Saisons Lettuce, 1885 Heirloom $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - (aka Marvel of Four Seasons) French historic variety described in Vilmorin’s The Vegetable Garden (1885). Pretty reddish bibb-type rosette with a crisp texture and excellent flavor. Does well in all sorts of climates and can withstand heat. The dark red color develops best in cool spring or autumn weather. Butterhead, 60 days. ±26,000 seeds/oz. Characteristics: Leaves are tinged with red Holds well in heat, best color in cool seasons Bibb or Butterhead lettuce 60 days ±26,000 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: 10-12" Apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Mesclun Mix, Organic $3.50

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

Organic Nevada Lettuce Open Pollinated Seeds

Nevada Lettuce, Organic $3.50 $3.55

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

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