Product Overview
Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend Seeds
**Product Overview**
Todd's Seeds proudly presents the Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend Seeds, a diverse mix of high-quality leaf lettuce varieties. This blend offers a delightful assortment of colors, textures, and flavors, perfect for adding variety and vibrancy to any salad. The mix includes a range of lettuce types such as red leaf, green leaf, oak leaf, and butterhead, each contributing its own unique characteristics. Ideal for gardeners who love to have a continuous and diverse supply of fresh lettuce, this blend is easy to grow and can be harvested leaf by leaf to extend its yield.
**Planting Instructions**
- **Sowing Time:** Best sown directly in the garden in early spring or in late summer for a fall harvest.
- **Soil Requirements:** Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
- **Planting Depth:** Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface as lettuce seeds need light to germinate.
- **Spacing:** Scatter seeds thinly or sow in rows 10-12 inches apart.
- **Germination:** Typically occurs within 7-14 days at temperatures of 60-70°F.
**Growth and Care**
- **Watering:** Keep soil consistently moist for optimal growth.
- **Sunlight:** Full sun to partial shade.
- **Fertilizing:** Light fertilization can encourage healthy leaf production.
- **Harvesting:** Harvest leaves as needed, cutting them a few inches above the ground to allow for regrowth.
**Health Benefits**
The Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend is rich in health benefits:
- **Nutrient-Diverse:** Each variety in the blend is a source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- **Dietary Fiber:** Promotes healthy digestion and gut health.
- **Low in Calories:** An excellent choice for maintaining a balanced diet.
- **Heart Health:** Contains compounds that support cardiovascular health.
**Culinary Uses**
The Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend is versatile in the kitchen:
- **Salads:** A perfect base for creating colorful, nutritious salads.
- **Sandwiches and Wraps:** Adds a fresh, crunchy element to sandwiches.
- **Garnishes:** Enhances the presentation and nutrition of various dishes.
- **Light Cooking:** Some varieties can be lightly wilted as a side dish.
**Simple Recipe: Mixed Lettuce Salad with Herb Vinaigrette**
A vibrant salad showcasing the Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend.
**Ingredients:**
- Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend, washed and dried
- Olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, or radishes for added flavor and texture
**Instructions:**
1. In a large salad bowl, place the mixed lettuce leaves.
2. Prepare a dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the lettuce and toss to coat evenly.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Add other salad ingredients like tomatoes or cucumbers, if desired.
6. Serve as a fresh, delightful side salad.
The Garden Lettuce Leaf Blend Seeds from Todd's Seeds is an ideal choice for anyone seeking a varied and continuous supply of fresh, flavorful lettuce. Its ease of cultivation and diverse range of leaves make it a must-have for salad enthusiasts and home gardeners.
1 Packet: 2g
1 Gram ~ 600-1200 seeds
1 Pound ~ 425,000 seeds