Deer Tongue Red Lettuce Seed
Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature, Harvest when Juvenile, Cut & Come Again |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Greenhouse Performer, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Best Suited for Spring & Fall Crop, Start Early for Transplants, Easy to Grow, Early Harvest, Fast Growing, Slow to Bolt, Harvest as Baby Vegetables |
| Flowering Month | Flowers for Reproduction |
| Garden Style | Kitchen Culinary |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 45 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Half Hardy |
| Plant Height | 7 - 15 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Patio Container Friendly, Edible |
| Shape | Leaf |
In stock
SKU
RL8680-8565
Deer Tongue Red Lettuce is a prized heirloom variety for its rich mahogany-red color and sweet nutty flavor. The elongated triangular leaves fade in color in an ombre effect and showcase a distinct green spine in a looseleaf upright head. Visually a stellar choice for the discerning gourmet who appreciates textural interest and color depth as well as a complex flavor profile in their salad mixes. The distinctive growth habit of Deer Tongue Red allows single leaf harvesting or the whole head. Easy to grow, high yielding and slow to bolt, this is a reliable heritage favorite for new and seasoned growers. 45 days. Packet: approx 500 seeds.
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Deer Tongue Red Lettuce is a prized heirloom variety for its rich mahogany-red color and sweet nutty flavor. The elongated triangular leaves fade in color in an ombre effect and showcase a distinct green spine in a looseleaf upright head. Visually a stellar choice for the discerning gourmet who appreciates textural interest and color depth as well as a complex flavor profile in their salad mixes. The distinctive growth habit of Deer Tongue Red allows single leaf harvesting or the whole head. Easy to grow, high yielding and slow to bolt, this is a reliable heritage favorite for new and seasoned growers. 45 days. Packet: approx 500 seeds.
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