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Lettuce
As the new rave is for container growing edibles, I thought I’d tempt you with some delicious (and VERY healthy) lettuces. This is just a few of the ones we will have available; come on in to see more! Remember, lettuces and lettuce-like creatures don’t like it hot, so get ‘em early! I’ll have them in various sizes, some in pre-planted containers, and others you can plant yourself (in the ground or in your own container).
Tomatoes | Peppers | Cucumbers |Raspberries | Lettuce
| Plant Name |
Habit/Size |
Container |
Price |
| Lettuce ‘Devil’s Tongue’ |
Romaine |
Various |
Various |
| (55 days) This open pollinated variety of Romaine is a
real stunner, both in looks and flavor! The new growth is a deep red,
maturing to light green to green overlaid in red. Pick ‘em small and tender! |
| Lettuce ‘Drunken Woman Frizzy Headed’ |
Butterhead |
Various |
Various |
| (55 days) This Italian Heirloom (and you can BET you
wouldn’t want to have been the guy that named this one!) forms 8” bright
green leaves with fringey/frizzy bronze edges….bizarre! As delicious as it
is unique; also very slow to bolt! |
| Lettuce ‘Flashy Trout’s Back’ (AKA Forellenschluss) |
Romaine |
Various |
Various |
| (55 days) An Austrian Heirloom with dark green leaves
that is freckled in red (my kinda plant!) Yummy and decorative all in one! |
| Lettuce ‘Little Gem’ |
Romaine |
Various |
Various |
| (33 days) This adorable Munchkin makes heads that are 4”
across…a perfect gourmet treat! Get ‘em before the Garden Fairies do! |
| Lettuce ‘Mascara’ |
Loose Leaf |
Various |
Various |
| (48 days) This flirty variety has oak leaf shaped foliage
that is VERY dark red, holding its color even when the weather turns hotter!
VERY bolt resistant too! |
| Lettuce ‘Marveille Quartre’(AKA Marvel of Four Seasons) |
Butterhead |
Various |
Various |
| (58 days) Ooh, la, la for this French Heirloom dating
from 1885! She is marvelous, forming red bib-type rosettes; as with any
delicate lady, she does not like hot weather! |
| Lettuce ‘Tennis Ball’ |
Butterhead |
Various |
Various |
| This Heirloom was grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello; in the 1600 and 1700’s these little cuties were pickled in brine as a delicacy!
It forms perfect little 6” light green heads (but tastes MUCH better than
real tennis balls!) |
| Lettuce ‘Tom Thumb’ |
Butterhead |
Various |
Various |
| (34 days) This diminutive darling produces miniature
heads about the size of a baseball. Tolerates warmer weather better (slow to
bolt), and perfect for individual salads! |
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