The Lettuce Seed Collection is a mix of five heirloom lettuces, Buttercrunch, Oakleaf, Lolla Rosa, Parris Island, and Iceberg, spanning leaf, romaine, and head types for color, texture, and flavor. With both leaf and head varieties, it delivers crisp, tender greens from spring through fall.
At a glance
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Varieties: Buttercrunch, Oakleaf, Lolla Rosa, Parris Island, and Iceberg
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Seed type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
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Types: Leaf, romaine, and head lettuces
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Planting depth: 1/4 inch in cool, moist, well-drained soil
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Spacing: 6 to 12 inches apart depending on variety
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Packaging: Labeled packets with high germination rates
Best for
- Year-round salad gardens
- Cut-and-come-again leaf harvests
- Containers, raised beds, and traditional rows
- Indoor or outdoor growing
- Gardeners who love variety and freshness
How to grow
Sow lettuce seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer, or start indoors for transplanting. Plant 1/4 inch deep in cool, moist, well-drained soil. Space plants 6 to 12 inches apart depending on variety. Provide consistent moisture and partial shade in hot weather. Harvest outer leaves for ongoing production or entire heads when mature.
Flavor profile
Buttercrunch is buttery and tender, Oakleaf soft and mild, Lolla Rosa frilly and mild with a hint of color, Parris Island sweet and crisp, and Iceberg crisp and refreshing.
About Survival Garden Seeds
Survival Garden Seeds offers non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds with high germination, supporting fresh, flavorful salad gardens.
