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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

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:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Very disease resistant  
</li>
<li>Start harvesting in 29 Days! </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.  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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Kweik Lettuce, Organic

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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

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 <a href="https://www.highmowingseeds.com/blog/pvps-ups-and-other-seed-designations/" target="_blank">here</a>. Available as raw or pelleted seed.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Full-size heads </li>
<li>Heat tolerant</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

Lovelock Lettuce, Organic

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

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:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Uniform stand  
</li>
<li>10-12" tall </li>
<li>500 seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil.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> </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

Green Towers Lettuce, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Out-does all the reds, forming a loose teenage head with spectacular solid magenta color. Outredgeous is so red that botany students didn't recognize it as a lettuce when they saw it in Frank Morton's breeding nursery. Makes an eye-catching statement in your premium salad mix. Released under the Open Source Seed Initiative. Grown on the International Space Station in 2015! This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative - learn more here. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Great baby leaf variety Upright habit 1/32 oz of seeds 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 - Out-does all the reds, forming a loose teenage head with spectacular solid magenta color.
Outredgeous is so red that botany students didn't recognize it as a lettuce when they saw it in Frank Morton's breeding nursery. Makes an eye-catching statement in your premium salad mix. Released under the Open Source Seed Initiative. Grown on the International Space Station in 2015! This variety is protected by the Open Source Seed Initiative - learn more <a href="https://www.highmowingseeds.com/blog/pvps-ups-and-other-seed-designations/" target="_blank">here</a>.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Great baby leaf variety </li>
<li>Upright habit </li>
<li>1/32 oz of seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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. 
<ul>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 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. <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

Outredgeous Lettuce, Organic

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Tender heads with notably superior flavor and texture, blanched hearts, and red-tinged outer leaves. Bested every other variety for taste and texture in our lettuce trials and also rates as one of the best butterheads in combined resistance to downy mildew, white mold, tip burn, and bacterial head rot. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Heat tolerant Heirloom 1/32 ounce of seeds 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 - Tender heads with notably superior flavor and texture, blanched hearts, and red-tinged outer leaves.
Bested every other variety for taste and texture in our lettuce trials and also rates as one of the best butterheads in combined resistance to downy mildew, white mold, tip burn, and bacterial head rot.
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Heat tolerant </li>
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>1/32 ounce of seeds</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

Pirat Lettuce, 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

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:  
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Popular for baby leaf  
</li>
<li>Heat tolerant </li>
<li>1/32 oz of seeds</li>
<li>29 Days for Baby and 50 days fior full heads</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">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. 
<ul>
<li>Seeding Depth: <meta charset="utf-8"> 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. <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

Salad Bowl Lettuce, Organic. 1952 Heirloom

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Lemony, tangy leafy greens delicious in soups and stews, in a salad, or as a braising green. Bright green, slender leaves up to 8" with long petioles. Excellent overwintered gourmet spring green. Can be spring-sown but better in fall for harvest in early spring, when leaves are most tender and mild. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Perennial Gourmet ingredient Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Lemony, tangy leafy greens delicious in soups and stews, in a salad, or as a braising green.
Bright green, slender leaves up to 8" with long petioles. Excellent overwintered gourmet spring green. Can be spring-sown but better in fall for harvest in early spring, when leaves are most tender and mild.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Perennial </li>
<li>Gourmet ingredient </li>
</ul>
Instructions -  Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep
<meta charset="utf-8">
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Sorrel, Organic

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

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

All Cream Lettuce, Organic

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

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

Amerikanischer Braun Lettuce, Organic

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

Renee's Garden - <meta charset="utf-8">This beloved, old-fashioned zinnia got its name because the sturdy, vigorous plants bear continuously for months, providing armfuls of sweet, candy-bright flowers to enjoy both indoors and out. Cut and Come Again blooms in a wonderful color range that includes cream, salmon, rose pink, scarlet, butter yellow, magenta, crimson and cheerful orange. The vibrant, many-petaled 2 to 3-inch blooms come in double, single, and semi-double flower forms with centers that open into a circle of golden stars. 
 Characteristics: 
<li>Heirloom </li>
<li>Butterfly &amp; Hummingbird favorites </li>
<li>Pollinators &amp; Beneficials  
</li>
<li>Annual   
</li>
<li>Summer/fall bloom </li>
<li>Frost tender  </li>
 
Instructions - To start in the garden, sow seeds in well-worked soil in full sun when the danger of frost is past and the weather is warm and above 50°F (10°C) both day and night. Space seeds 3 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart, cover about 1/2 inch deep, and gently firm the soil. Keep soil evenly moist while awaiting germination.
To start early indoors, four weeks before the last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep and 3 inches apart in a container of seed starting mix. Keep warm and moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are ready to plant outside when temperatures rise above 50°F (10°C) day and night.
<meta charset="utf-8">Space seedlings 12 inches apart when large enough to handle to give plants room to mature and provide good air circulation. <meta charset="utf-8">Zinnias grow readily in ordinary garden soil in full sun. For large and abundant flowers, thin before seedlings get crowded; adequate spacing and regular, even watering help keep zinnias productive and discourage mildew. Pick when flower blossoms first open and petals are tight for the longest vase life. Cut long stems well back into the plant to keep plants branching low and producing the best blooms for summer-long bouquets. 
<ul>
<li>Plant in April-June 
</li>
<li>Full sun </li>
<li>Plant 1/2" deep  
</li>
<li>Space seeds 2-3" apart </li>
<li>Days to germinate: 5-10 days </li>
<li>Mature Height: 3-3.5 feet  
</li>
</ul>
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Cut & Come Again Zinnia

Drunken Woman Looseleaf Lettuce - Gorgeous bright green leaves with ruffled - almost fringed - edges in deep bronze. Crisp texture, very beautiful with sweet taste. Slow to bolt. Characteristics: Organic Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days .5g, 400 -600 seeds Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

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

Deer Tongue Looseleaf Lettuce - 54 days. Upright, loose heads with excellent sweet flavor and crisp texture. Has slightly savoyed, triangular, round-tipped leaves with a succulent mid-rib. Moderate bolt resistance. One of our favorites.Included in Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste. Characteristics: Organic Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days .5g, 400 -600 seeds Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Deer Tongue Looseleaf Lettuce - 54 days. Upright, loose heads with excellent sweet flavor and crisp texture. Has slightly savoyed, triangular, round-tipped leaves with a succulent mid-rib. Moderate bolt resistance. One of our favorites. Included <a data-mce-fragment="1">in Slow Food USA’s Ark of Taste.</a>
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>55 days</li>
<li>.5g, 400 -600 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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Deer Tongue Looseleaf Lettuce, Heirloom, Organic

The Seed Savers Exchange - True to its name, this beautiful and delicious crisphead variety tolerates heat and resists bolting. Plants measure 7-8.3" long and 14.5-17" wide and produce a solid, round head. Large, silvery-green leaves are highly toothed and measure from 7.8-10.2" long and 8.2-12.2" wide. Its very sweet, incredibly crisp, and extremely juicy leaves earned this variety high marks when it was evaluated at Seed Savers Exchange in 2015. Bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University in the late 1980s for areas where lettuce can be grown throughout the summer, this variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the 1990s by member Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington. Characteristics 80 days to maturity Organic Crisphead Beautiful and delicious with silvery-green leaves Tolerates heat and resists bolting. 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 - True to its name, this beautiful and delicious crisphead variety tolerates heat and resists bolting. Plants measure 7-8.3" long and 14.5-17" wide and produce a solid, round head. Large, silvery-green leaves are highly toothed and measure from 7.8-10.2" long and 8.2-12.2" wide. Its very sweet, incredibly crisp, and extremely juicy leaves earned this variety high marks when it was evaluated at Seed Savers Exchange in 2015. Bred by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State University in the late 1980s for areas where lettuce can be grown throughout the summer, this variety was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in the 1990s by member Mary Schultz of Monroe, Washington.
Characteristics
<ul>
<li>80 days to maturity</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Crisphead</li>
<li>Beautiful and delicious with silvery-green leaves</li>
<li>Tolerates heat and resists bolting.</li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" Apart</li>
</ul>
 
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Summertime Lettuce, organic

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

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

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

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

High Mowing Seeds - Italian looseleaf loved for its deep red, tightly curled leaves surrounding a bright green heart. An ideal baby leaf variety providing mild flavor and excellent loft, heft and color to salad mixes. Open heads are compact, slower growing and slower to bolt than other lettuces. Displayed field resistance to mildew in our trials. The original Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra. It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless. Characteristics: Organic Magenta leaves with tiny frills Leaves grow to 5-8 inches Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 55 days 250 seeds per packet Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

High Mowing Seeds - Italian looseleaf loved for its deep red, tightly curled leaves surrounding a bright green heart.
An ideal baby leaf variety providing mild flavor and excellent loft, heft and color to salad mixes. Open heads are compact, slower growing and slower to bolt than other lettuces. Displayed field resistance to mildew in our trials.
The original Lollo Rossa is believed to be from the ancient Roman days and was gifted to Cleopatra.  It was a beloved lettuce 5,000 years ago and still is today. A true heirloom that is timeless.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Magenta leaves with tiny frills</li>
<li>Leaves grow to 5-8 inches</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</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.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
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Dark Lolla Rossa Lettuce, 3100 BC Heirloom (5,000 years old), Organic

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

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

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

The Seed Savers Exchange -
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Flavorful, green leaves have a light-red blush, form a loose head, and taste not the least bit bitter, making them perfect for salads and wraps. Strong, sturdy plants reached 6-7" tall and 10-12" wide when grown at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm. SSE acquired this heirloom lettuce in 2014 from Mary Daniels of Missouri, who received the variety about 1957 from her parents, Daniel and Elizabeth Crader. Family lore suggests the family has grown it since Mary’s great-great-great-grandmother, Margaret Greter (surname later became “Crader”) brought seeds to the United States from Germany in 1979. Organic.
<ul>
<li>Butterhead.</li>
<li>Cold and Heat tolerant</li>
<li>From the Collection for 2024</li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Historic variety</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed: 1" apart </li>
<li>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
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Crader Family Lettuce, Organic

This was a limited selection from Seedsavers but we enjoyed it so much we grew it in the spring of 2025 to have seed available for our Lettuce Lover's Gift Set (Available in January 2026). We have enough seed to offer it for our mini packets. The Seed Savers Exchange - Goose lettuce is a butterhead lettuce and is good in warm climates. This is a wonderful lettuce donated to the SSE collection. From the Collection for 2024 Organic Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed: 1" apart Seed Depth: 1/4" Germination: 7-14 days Thin: 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

This was a limited selection from Seedsavers but we enjoyed it so much we grew it in the spring of 2025 to have seed available for our Lettuce Lover's Gift Set (Available in January 2026). We have enough seed to offer it for our mini packets. 
The Seed Savers Exchange - Goose lettuce is a butterhead lettuce and is good in warm climates. This is a wonderful lettuce donated to the SSE collection.  
<ul>
<li>From the Collection for 2024</li>
<li>Organic</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>Seed Depth: 1/4" </li>
<li>Germination: 7-14 days </li>
<li>Thin: 6-8" apart </li>
</ul>
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Goose Lettuce, Organic

Firefly Farm 100 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 250 Organic Seed

High Mowing Organic Seeds - New Red Fire Lettuce is popular among growers for its uniformity, intense color and bolt tolerance. Large, loose heads are green at the base and very dark red at the ruffled leaf edges. Retains its crisp fresh flavor throughout the season. Superior to Red Sails for full size heads. Available as raw and pelleted seed. Characteristics: All-season lettuce Bolt resistant Open-Pollinated & Organic 500 Seeds Disease Resistance DetailsIntermediate Resistance: Bottom Rot or Rhizoctonia, Downy Mildew, Tip Burn / MT0-30 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.

High Mowing Organic Seeds - New Red Fire Lettuce is popular among growers for its uniformity, intense color and bolt tolerance.
Large, loose heads are green at the base and very dark red at the ruffled leaf edges. Retains its crisp fresh flavor throughout the season. Superior to Red Sails for full size heads. Available as raw and pelleted seed.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>All-season lettuce</li>
<li>Bolt resistant</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated &amp; Organic</li>
<li>500 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Disease Resistance Details Intermediate Resistance: Bottom Rot or Rhizoctonia, Downy Mildew, Tip Burn / MT0-30 
<ul></ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 10-12" Apart</li>
</ul>
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New Red Fire Lettuce, Organic

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.

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: 
<ul>
<li>HMOS EXCLUSIVE</li>
<li>Vibrant colors</li>
<li>Mildly spicy</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated &amp; Organic</li>
<li>1/32 ounce (~375 seeds)</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. 
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin: 10-12" Apart</li>
</ul>
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Kaleidoscope Mix Salad Mix, Organic

Red Oakleaf Looseleaf Lettuce - This is one of the quickest lettuces to harvest coming in at 39 days. Southern Exposure introduced this from a Thai breeding program. Selected to produce excellent quality lettuce under high heat. A favorite of hydroponics growers. Resembles Oakleaf, but with larger, more tender, and more upright leaves. Moderately slow to bolt. Distinctive, almond-like flavor. Characteristics: Organic & Open-Pollinated Bred for high heat conditions Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 39 days .5 g, ~400 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.

Red Oakleaf Looseleaf Lettuce - This is one of the quickest lettuces to harvest coming in at 39 days. Southern Exposure introduced this from a Thai breeding program.  Selected to produce excellent quality lettuce under high heat. A favorite of hydroponics growers. Resembles Oakleaf, but with larger, more tender, and more upright leaves. Moderately slow to bolt. Distinctive, almond-like flavor. 
Characteristics:  
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Bred for high heat conditions</li>
<li>Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again</li>
<li>39 days</li>
<li>.5 g, ~400 seeds </li>
</ul>
 Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
<ul>
<li>Direct Seed 1" apart</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinate 7-14 days</li>
<li>Thin 6-8" apart</li>
</ul>
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Red Oakleaf Looseleaf Lettuce, Organic

Easy, early tender green leaves that withstand heat, drought, and light frost. High Mowing Organic Seeds - A highly adaptable lettuce for plantings throughout the season. Quickly produces a full-sized, bright green open head with distinctively savoyed leaves that hold salad dressing well. Popular baby leaf variety for a bright green contrasting leaf in salad mixes. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Grand Rapids-type Baby leaf for salad mix Highly disease resistance 28 days baby - 45 days full size 1/32 oz approx. 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

Easy, early tender green leaves that withstand heat, drought, and light frost.
High Mowing Organic Seeds - A highly adaptable lettuce for plantings throughout the season. Quickly produces a full-sized, bright green open head with distinctively savoyed leaves that hold salad dressing well. Popular baby leaf variety for a bright green contrasting leaf in salad mixes. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Grand Rapids-type  
</li>
<li>Baby leaf for salad mix </li>
<li>Highly disease resistance </li>
<li>28 days baby - 45 days full size </li>
<li>1/32 oz approx. </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. 
<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>
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Red Oakleaf Lettuce, Ancient Heirloom, Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Distinctively spicy and tangy, ‘Palla Rossa’ radicchio makes a delicious addition to any mixed-greens salad. It loses bitterness (and actually becomes sweeter) when cooked; Italians typically grill it with a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Biennial plants develop striking red heads that reach up to 4" in diameter and green outer leaves are the most typically eaten when young as baby greens. A gorgeous plant, radicchio was featured as an ornamental in the botanical gardens of Venetian aristocracy. 90 days. 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 Savers Exchange  - Distinctively spicy and tangy, ‘Palla Rossa’ radicchio makes a delicious addition to any mixed-greens salad. It loses bitterness (and actually becomes sweeter) when cooked; Italians typically grill it with a bit of olive oil, lemon, salt, and pepper. Biennial plants develop striking red heads that reach up to 4" in diameter and green outer leaves are the most typically eaten when young as baby greens. A gorgeous plant, radicchio was featured as an ornamental in the botanical gardens of Venetian aristocracy. 90 days. 
<ul>
<li>Quick growing</li>
<li>65-85 days</li>
<li>100 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
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 
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Palla Rossa Radicchio, Chicory, over 300 years old, pre 1700 heirloom

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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

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

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.

Speckled Lettuce, 1800's Family Heirloom, 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!

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