Strela Green Lettuce | 16th-Century Star-Shaped Heirloom

The story of Strela Green bridges European renaissance history with modern organic seed stewardship.

• European Renaissance Roots: Tracing its lineage back to the 16th century (with strela meaning arrow or dart in various European contexts, describing its sharply pointed foliage), this distinctive lettuce was grown in historic European kitchen gardens for its unique shape and vigor.
• Dr. Alan Kapuler & Peace Seeds: Preserved and reintroduced to contemporary gardeners by Dr. Alan Kapuler—a visionary plant breeder, founder of Peace Seeds, and lifetime member of Seed Savers Exchange based in Corvallis, Oregon—this variety represents a triumphant revival of a rare culinary gem.

Strela Green is an absolute powerhouse of visual charm and gourmet appeal, offering a look unlike any other standard lettuce in the garden.

• The Plant & Leaves: Forms a stunning, star-shaped rosette of long, slender, pointed leaves that give it a sophisticated, architectural appearance. It shines brilliantly in garden beds, raised boxes, or patio containers.
• Flavor & Texture: Supremely sweet, crunchy, and refreshing with absolutely zero bitterness, even as temperatures begin to rise.
• Culinary Uses: The ideal base for gourmet salads where both texture and shape matter. Its slender, pointed leaves hold dressings beautifully and add an upscale, chef-crafted presentation to every meal.

Strela Green is a vigorous, adaptable annual loose-leaf lettuce tailored for decorative garden culture, extended harvest windows, and reliable heat resilience

"Strela Green Lettuce is an absolute masterpiece of both garden design and flavor. We love its striking star-shaped rosettes of slender, pointed leaves that look like green fireworks in the bed or container. Dating back to the 1500s and brought back by Dr. Alan Kapuler, it offers a sweet, crunchy crunch that handles summer heat like a champion."