Speckled Lettuce
Lactuca sativa | SKU: 0039A
Heirloom
$3.25 to $29.50
- Organic
- Green leaves tinged with red
- Mild flavor
- 40-55 days
- ±27,000 seeds/oz
Item Details
Family heirloom 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.
Learn to Grow Speckled Lettuce
Direct Seed: 1" Apart
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Thin: 6-8" Apart
Instructions - Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather. Plant in full sun or partial shade.
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Beautiful and tasty
by WLC
My favorite lettuce now. Tender and sweet. Because of its low growth habit, survived until about 18F last fall. It's a real show-stopper on the plate. Not quick to bolt.