Sword-leaf lettuce - 50 seeds

50 x Sword Leaf Lettuce Seeds

Sword Leaf Lettuce is a unique variety known for its elongated, sword-shaped leaves and crisp, tender texture. Perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes, this lettuce adds a distinctive look and fresh flavor to any dish.

Unique Qualities:

• Elongated, sword-shaped leaves
• Crisp, tender texture
• Excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, and garnishes
• Mild, fresh flavor

Growing Season:Sword Leaf Lettuce thrives when planted in early spring or late summer, preferring cool temperatures and well-drained, fertile soil. It can be grown in garden beds or containers and tolerates partial shade.

Time to Harvest:Expect to harvest your Sword Leaf Lettuce approximately 55-65 days after planting. Harvest the outer leaves as needed for a continuous supply of fresh lettuce. Regular harvesting ensures prolonged production and optimal flavor throughout the growing season.

Understanding the types of lettuce that exist

• Leaf Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Loose, non-heading leaves. Typically has a more tender texture and a milder flavor.
  • Varieties: 'oakleaf', 'sword leaf', 'lolla rossa' 

• Romaine Lettuce (Cos Lettuce):

  • Characteristics: Crisp, elongated leaves with a firm, ribbed structure. Romaine lettuce is known for its sturdy texture and slightly sweet flavor.
  • Varieties: Includes the standard romaine, 'little gem' and 'paris white'

• Butterhead Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Forms a loose, soft head with tender, buttery-textured leaves. Known for its sweet, mild flavor.
  • Varieties: 'butterhead attraction' and 'marvel of 4 seasons'

• Iceberg Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Forms a tight, round head with crisp, pale green leaves. Known for its crunchy texture and mild flavor, though it is less nutrient-dense compared to other types.
  • Varieties: 'Crisp great lakes' and 'commander'

• Batavia Lettuce:

  • Characteristics: Also known as French crisp or French butterhead, Batavia lettuce has a crispy texture with a mild flavor and is often used in gourmet salads.
  • Varieties: 'blonde de paris'
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