Three Heart Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom, Organic
Three Heart Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom, Organic

Three Heart Lettuce, 1880s Heirloom, Organic

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The Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 2005 by Steve and Anna Marie Stoller of North Judson, Indiana. Steve received the seed from Amelia Scharlach Schini whose grandmother brought it with her when she emigrated from Alsace-Lorraine in the 1880s. It is still grown by a few elder members of the Apostolic Christian Church. Small chartreuse butterhead with crisp, tender leaves and a mild flavor. Butterhead, 40-50 days. 

Characteristics: 

  • Organic
  • Tender chartreuse leaves
  • Mild flavor
  • Butterhead lettuce
  • 40-50 days
  • 250 seeds per packet 

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

Direct Seed 1" apart

Plant 1/4" deep

Germinate 7-14 days

Thin: 6-8" Apart

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