Loose Leaf Lettuce SEEDS – Lactuca Sativa – Salad Bowl Green – Heirloom

Non-GMO, non-hybrid, open-pollinated, no chemically treated, heirloom seeds. Easy to grow, delicious lettuce variety with crisp and tender leaves. Perfect for beginners. The leaves can be harvested continuously while the plant grows. “It is a good source of fiber, iron, folate, and vitamin C. Lettuce is also a good source of various other health-beneficial bioactive compounds. In vitro and in vivo studies have shown anti-inflammatory, cholesterol-lowering, and anti-diabetic activities attributed to the bioactive compounds in lettuce. (Moo Jung Kim et.al.)”

The price is for 100+ seeds.

Planting and growing tips: Sow in sow in winter, spring, and autumn. Avoid growing during summer in subtropics and tropics. Lettuce is an easy to grow plant. The better the soil, the quicker and better it will grow. It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. All our edibles grow happily and quickly in raised garden beds.

Additional notes:

• easy to grow, perfect for beginners
• plants spacing of ~30cm, row spacing ~40 cm, sowing depth ~0.6cm, germination soil temperature 8-27 °
• maturity ~60-80 days
• The price is for about 100+ seeds, non-GMO,non-hybrid, naturally grown open-pollinated heirloom seeds. Not sending to WA and Tasmania.
• Do your research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.

References:

Kim, M. J., Moon, Y., Tou, J. C., Mou, B., & Waterland, N. L. (2016). Nutritional value, bioactive compounds and health benefits of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 49, 19-34. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2016.03.004