Pelleted Seed Lettuce Summer Crisp Magenta combines striking visual appeal with exceptional practical performance, producing distinctive red-tinged foliage with a luminous, slightly puckered texture that creates an elegant whorled, conical head structure. The contrasting crispy green heart provides visual interest while delivering the tender, flavorful center that defines superior lettuce quality. This open-pollinated variety enables seed saving, allowing you to perpetuate superior plants across multiple seasons. Magenta's heat tolerance makes it invaluable for spring and summer cultivation when traditional lettuce varieties typically bolt prematurely or develop quality-compromising conditions. The variety demonstrates remarkable resistance to multiple physiological disorders that plague warm-season lettuce production—tipburn resistance prevents the calcium-related leaf damage common in variable moisture conditions, while bottom rot resistance addresses another persistent summer challenge. The slow bolting tendency extends your productive harvest window substantially, maximizing returns from each planting. Comprehensive disease resistance further distinguishes this variety. Downy mildew protection covers races 1-16, 19, and 21—the most problematic strains affecting lettuce cultivation—while LMV (Lettuce Mosaic Virus) tolerance provides additional security against viral challenges. The robust germination rate of approximately 80% or better ensures reliable establishment when properly sown. Expect mature, harvestable heads in approximately 60 days, enabling efficient succession planting and strategic garden planning. The excellent flavor profile develops fully even under warm conditions, maintaining culinary quality throughout the season. Each packet contains 50 pelleted seeds, which improve handling precision and spacing accuracy compared to standard seed. With our commitment to sustainable, non-GMO genetics and environmentally responsible packaging, Magenta offers comprehensive value for home gardeners and small-scale producers seeking reliable, beautiful summer lettuce production.