Lettuce Loose Leaf Tropicana represents the pinnacle of heat and bolt tolerance among standard green leaf lettuce varieties, delivering exceptional performance in warm growing seasons and hot climates where conventional lettuces rapidly deteriorate. This vigorous variety produces full, substantial heads with heavy, densely packed leaves that maintain crisp texture and mild flavor even during extended warm weather when most lettuces succumb to heat stress and bolting. The robust leaf development indicates strong genetic vigor capable of consistent performance across diverse growing conditions and regional variations. The corky root resistance of Tropicana provides significant disease management advantages, reducing pressure from this common soil-borne pathogen that compromises root function and nutrient uptake in susceptible varieties. This inherent disease tolerance reduces the need for chemical interventions and supports organic growing practices while ensuring reliable plant establishment and vigorous growth throughout the season. The tip burn tolerance further enhances reliability, preventing the calcium-related leaf damage that frequently affects lettuce grown in variable moisture conditions. The exceptional environmental resilience of Tropicana makes it an ideal choice for gardeners managing challenging growing conditions, variable climates, or less-than-ideal soil and water management situations. The variety maintains consistent quality and productivity where heat-sensitive lettuces frequently fail, providing reliable fresh greens throughout extended warm seasons. The heavy leaf production delivers substantial yields from limited garden space, maximizing productivity and providing abundant harvests for fresh consumption and preservation. The tender leaves develop full flavor while maintaining delicate texture suitable for fresh salads, composed plates, and culinary applications where lettuce quality directly impacts the final dish. The loose-leaf growth habit enables continuous harvesting of outer leaves while the plant continues producing new growth from the center, extending the productive season significantly. Expect mature, harvestable leaves in approximately 60 days from transplanting. Each packet contains 50 non-GMO seeds with an 80% or better germination rate. David's Garden Seeds® packages these premium seeds in sustainable, environmentally friendly materials that are fully reusable and recyclable.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing loose leaf lettuce in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These lettuce seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.