Amish Deer Tongue Leaf Lettuce Seeds or Lactuca sativa Open Pollinated Heirloom 500 Seeds Per Pack Non-GMO - US grown - Open-pollinated - Untreated Flat Rate Shipping However Many Packs of Seeds Ordered. Also Free Shipping on seeds when combine with any item in our Store. If you shipping is not Adjusted at check out a refund for the difference will be sent when we process the order. We are a licensed plant and seed dealer located in Middle Georgia. Please contact us with any questions or concerns. Thank you for stopping by ~ Follow Smoot's Farms on other social media platforms! __________________ This heavy producing lettuce variety has triangular leaves with great texture and a pleasantly sharp flavor. The leaves are a variegated red and green color and will regrow after they are cut. It is slow to bolt, heat tolerant, and takes about 50 days to grow. Sowing: Lettuce grows well in cool weather, so the first crop can be direct sown when the soil temperature reaches at least 35 degrees F, or as soon as the soil can be worked. If the soil temperature rises above 75 degrees F, Amish deer tongue lettuce seeds become dormant. Direct sow Lactuca Sativa seeds in rich soil and full sun, spreading them as thinly as possible in rows 1-2' apart; when the seedlings begin to grow, thin them to a distance of 6-8". Succession crops can be grown for fresh lettuce all season in areas with cool summers or warm winters; this is accomplished by planting a new crop every 2 weeks. For companion planting benefits, grow lettuce with onions, cucumbers, or carrots. Growing: Since lettuce has very shallow roots, it needs adequate moisture in order to stay tender and sweet; keep the soil evenly moist. Applying mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds. Harvesting: Lettuce retains its crisp sweetness best when harvested in the morning. For microgreens, cut the entire plant above the surface of the soil as soon as it reaches a height of 2-3". Most types of lettuce will produce a second or even third crop after being cut, if the weather stays temperate. Leaves of lettuce can be gathered all season until the main stem of the plant starts to grow, at which time the leaves will grow bitter. To harvest the entire plant when mature, cut it just above the surface of the soil; lettuce tastes best when fresh, but keeps in the refrigerator for about a week. Amish Deer Tongue lettuce is a very heavy producer.