Prizehead Lettuce Seeds Organic (Lactuca sativa) Looseleaf heirloom with frilly red-tinted leaves. Tender, crisp, and slow to bolt. Great for cool-season growing.
Minimum: 150+ Seeds
Frilly Heirloom Lettuce with Crisp, Red-Tinted Leaves
Add color, texture, and flavor to your salad garden with Prizehead Lettuce, a time-tested heirloom known for its loose, frilled leaves edged in rich reddish-bronze. This cool-season favorite offers a perfect balance of tenderness and crunch, staying sweet and slow to bolt even as temperatures rise. An easy, satisfying grow for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike.
🥬 Why You’ll Love It:
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Organic, non-GMO heirloom variety
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Red-tinged, frilly green leaves with tender texture
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Mild, crisp flavor perfect for fresh salads
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Resists bolting better than most looseleaf types
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Quick-growing and great for cut-and-come-again harvests
🥬 Best Uses:
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Mixed greens and gourmet salads
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Sandwiches and lettuce wraps
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Container or raised bed growing
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Succession planting for continual harvest
🌱 Planting & Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
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Plant Type: Cool-season annual
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Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
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Days to Maturity: 45–55 days
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Plant Height: 6–12 inches
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Spacing: 6–8 inches apart
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Soil Needs: Loose, fertile, well-drained soil
🥬 Care Tips:
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Direct sow in early spring or fall
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Keep soil consistently moist for best leaf development
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Harvest outer leaves or the whole head as desired
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Mulch to keep roots cool and extend harvest
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Ideal for spring, fall, and even mild winters in some zones
Fresh, flavorful, and packed with garden charm, Prizehead Lettuce is a must-grow for anyone who loves vibrant salads and reliable harvests from seed to table.