Lettuce

New Red Fire Lettuce, Organic $3.50 $3.75

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.

Outredgeous Romaine Lettuce Seeds, Organic

Outredgeous Lettuce, Organic $3.50

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

Organic Palla Rossa Radicchio Open Pollinated Seeds

Palla Rossa Radicchio, Organic $3.75 $4.25

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)

Parris Island Cos Lettuce Open Pollinated Seeds

Parris Island Cos Lettuce $3.75 $3.95

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.

Pink Star Endive, Organic $3.75 $3.95

Seed Exchange - An escarole-type endive, this versatile variety stands out in Italian cuisine and can be served either cooked or freshly picked. Round plants grow 5-8"" tall and 12-15" wide and have thick, green to yellow-green leaves that are tightly folded with a toothed margin and taste sweet (not bitter). A variety bearing this name has been shared through the Yearbook Exchange community for decades; this variety was acquired by Seed Savers Exchange in 1989 from Nichols Garden Nursery of Oregon. Organic. Organic Quick growing Escarole-type Sweet flavor Can be served cooked or freshly picked New for 2021 100 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Plant out when a light frost is still possible. Can also be directly sown outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant closer together or cover centers for well-blanched, tender stems. Sow indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost Plant Outdoors: 6-8” Apart Germinate 5-7 days Light: Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability We are always adding new varieties so please check back often at Seeds - Vegetables (fireflyfarmandmercantile.com)

Pirat Lettuce, Organic $3.50

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

Red Deer Tongue Lettuce, Heirloom Cutting Lettuce $2.95 $2.99

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.

Red Iceberg Lettuce $3.45 $3.95

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.

Red Oakleaf Lettuce, Ancient Heirloom, Organic $3.75

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

Red Oakleaf Looseleaf Lettuce, Organic $3.25 $3.50

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 Planet Lettuce Blend, Organic $3.25 $3.50

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 Sails Looseleaf Lettuce Seeds, Organic

Red Sails Looseleaf Lettuce, Organic $3.25 $3.50

Red Sails Looseleaf Lettuce - It is an early producer and is ready as in about 45 days. It is a1985 AAS winner. Slow to develop bitterness when compared to red varieties, but average compared to green ones. Crinkled leaves; maroon-red color intensifies as leaves mature. Characteristics: Organic & Open-Pollinated Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 45 days .5g, ~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 Salad Bowl Lettuce Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce $3.75 $3.95

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.

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds 1955 Heirloom, Organic

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce, 1955 Heirloom, Organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seeds - 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. Characteristics: Deep lobed, bronze leaves Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come-again 28 days for baby, 55 days for full heads 1/32 ounce, ~600-800 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.

Red Velvet Lettuce, Organic $3.75 $3.95

The Seed Savers Exchange - Absolutely striking appearance. Tops of leaves are solid maroon, and the backs are green tinged with maroon. Seed Savers is proud to have reintroduced this variety in 2002. Characteristics: Organic Soft, frilled leaves are maroon and green Slow to bolt Looseleaf and cut-and-come again 50 days 500 Seeds Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Direct Seed 1" apart Plant 1/4" deep Germinate 7-14 days Thin 6-8" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.

Red-Veined Sorrel, Organic $3.00 $3.75

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 1/32 oz Instructions - Sow 1/2" apart, sow 1/4" deep Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Rouge D'Hiver Lettuce, 1840 Heirloom, Organic $3.50

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Versatile variety with beautiful bronze leaves for salad mix or full-size heads. French origin from 1840. Color varies from reddish-bronze to deep red on the tips with dark green bases. As its translated name Red of Winter implies, this variety does particularly well in the cool conditions of the fall and winter. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Baby or full size Fall crop Heirloom Instructions - Choose cool, well-drained, loose soil with pH 6.2-6.8. Lettuce is sensitive to low pH. Use 50-75lbs Nitrogen/acre, ~150 Phosphorus, and Potassium/acre. Sidedress with N 3-4 weeks after planting. With transplanting, use 2 lbs/50 gallons starter fertilizer, 4-8oz per plant. 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

Salad Bowl Lettuce, Organic. 1952 Heirloom $3.50

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

Saladin Lettuce Seeds, Iceberg Seeds, Organic

Saladin Lettuce, Organic $3.50 $3.75

High Mowing Organic Seeds - Saladin Iceberg Lettuce provides thick, crispy leaves that are sweet and refreshing, offering a classic iceberg taste. Large, tightly wrapped heads of flavorful leaves, ideal for the perfect wedge salad. Glossy, dark green leaves are tender at the leaf margin and thicken towards the root. Excellent field holding quality and extended cooler shelf life post-harvest. Characteristics: Iceberg-type Bolt resistant Spring/summer planting Open-Pollinated & Organic 1/32 ounce (~375 seeds) Disease Resistance DetailsHigh Resistance: Downy Mildew (1, 2, 5-7) 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.

Sanguine Ameliore Lettuce, Heirloom Open-Pollinated Seeds

Sanguine Ameliore Lettuce, 1907 Heirloom $3.45 $3.95

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.

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