Heirloom Seeds
Red Deer Tongue Lettuce
by Vibrant Earth Seeds · United States
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Lactuca sativa Days to Maturity: 40-50 A true heirloom, Red Deer Tongue lettuce stands out with its uniquely pointed shape and soft green leaves with deep bronze-red hues. Tender and buttery with a fresh nutty flavor, this variety is easy to grow in gardens,
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raised beds, and containers. Grow in cool weather in spring and fall. Harvest young leaves for sweet, delicate salads or let heads mature. Planting Instructions: Sow Red Deer Tongue Lettuce seeds outdoors in early spring thru late spring and again in early fall. Sprinkle 1/4" soil on top, keep evenly moist until germinated. Seed Saving Instructions: Allow most vigorous and tastiest plants to bolt & flower. Collect seed when white fluffs form from the flowerheads. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location. Approx 400 Red Deer Tongue Lettuce seeds per packet