Mantilia Lettuce, Organic

We have low inventory on this and it does not look like it will be replaced this year. If you can purchase it, that means we still have some left. 

The Seed Savers Exchange - A large and beautiful chartreuse butterhead that scored in the top 10 in Seed Savers Exchange’s 2010 lettuce tasting of over 70 varieties. This mild, tender, and sweet lettuce has floppy leaves and is slow to bolt. First offered in the 2005 SSE Yearbook by Margaret Lauterbach of Boise, Idaho. Butterhead, 60 days. ±26,100 seeds/oz

Characteristics: 

• Organic
• Slow to bolt
• Soft texture and mild flavor
• Butterhead lettuce
• 250 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.

Direct Seed 1" apart

Plant 1/4" deep

Germinate 7-14 days

Thin: 10-12" Apart

Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute suppliers based on availability.