50 days. Large loose leaf variety with long, pointy leaves that resemble deer tongue. Bright green leaves have tips with a burgundy hue. Very attractive lettuce with a nutty flavor. Better suited for transplanting in early spring and/or fall.
Our current seed stock was grown by Hank Keogh and Jo Erikson of Avoca Seed in Corvallis, OR. Avoca Seed is certified organic by Oregon Tilth.
Packet has 0.5 gr (~500) seeds
- 6-8 hrs
- Planting depth: 1/8"
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 60-80F
- Plant Spacing: 8"
- Frost hardy: Yes for light frost
- Growth habit: Deer tongue
- Lactuca sativa
- Growing tips: Sow in seedling tray to transplant in early spring or fall for full size heads. Keep sowing every two weeks for successive harvests. Most lettuce seeds except Batavian-type varieties can't germinate well in high temperatures.
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