Add a unique touch to your garden with Lettuce Seeds – Black Variety, a visually stunning and flavorful leafy green. These non-GMO seeds produce dark, crisp leaves with a mild taste, perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and culinary creations.
Ideal for raised beds, garden rows, and containers, Black Lettuce thrives in cool-season conditions and grows quickly to provide a continuous harvest. Its compact growth habit makes it excellent for both beginner and experienced gardeners seeking high-quality, eye-catching greens.
Features
- Premium non-GMO black lettuce seeds
- Produces dark, crisp, and flavorful leaves
- Fast-growing and easy to plant
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden rows
- High germination and reliable harvest
- Ideal for salads, sandwiches, and fresh culinary use
- Beginner-friendly cool-season leafy green
Specifications
- Seed Type: Lettuce Seeds
- Common Name (US): Lettuce Seeds
- Plant Type: Cool-season annual
- Heirloom: Varies by batch
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Early spring or fall planting
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.0
- Days to Germination: 7–14 days
- Days to Maturity: 45–60 days
- Plant Height: 8–12 inches
- Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches
- Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
- Temperature Preference: Cool weather (55–75°F)
- Ideal Uses: Fresh salads, sandwiches, culinary dishes
- Color Trait: Deep dark green to black leaves
Planting Guide
- When to Plant:
- Plant in early spring or fall for optimal growth.
- Avoid hot summer temperatures for best leaf quality.
- How to Plant:
- Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep.
- Space 6–8 inches apart; thin seedlings as needed.
- Keep soil moist until germination.
- Sunlight:
- Full sun for best leaf color and growth; tolerates partial shade.
- Watering:
- Maintain consistent moisture; avoid soggy soil.
- Care:
- Mulch to conserve moisture and keep soil cool.
- Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continued growth.
- Harvesting:
- Pick leaves individually or harvest the entire head when fully grown.
- Best harvested when leaves are crisp and dark.