Grow a colorful, flavorful salad garden with Lettuce Mix Gourmet, a thoughtfully selected blend of Flame, Amish Deer Tongue, Butter King, Lollo Rosso Dark, and Super Red Romaine/Silvia. These heirloom varieties bring a beautiful range of reds and greens, ruffled and smooth leaves, and tender-to-crisp textures to your salad bowl. Harvest baby greens in about 30 days or let plants mature for fuller leaves and heads in approximately 45 to 60 days. Succession sow during suitable cool weather for fresh harvests over an extended season.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 2/26. WILL.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Why Choose Gourmet Lettuce Mix?

• Five Heirloom Varieties: Enjoy Flame, Amish Deer Tongue, Butter King, Lollo Rosso Dark, and Super Red Romaine/Silvia in one versatile blend.
• Colorful Salad Garden: Red and green leaves, ruffled edges, and varied shapes make every harvest visually appealing.
• Flexible Harvests: Pick tender baby greens or allow more time for larger leaves and heads.
• Repeat Picking: Harvest outer leaves carefully, leaving the growing center intact for continued growth while conditions remain favorable.
• Cool-Season Favorite: Grow in spring and fall, with afternoon shade helping extend harvests as weather warms.
• Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds: Plant a diverse blend of traditional varieties for garden and kitchen appeal.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Provide full sun to partial shade, about 4 to 6 hours of light daily. Afternoon shade helps in warmer weather.
• Soil: Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil with a pH near 6.0 to 7.0. Mix in compost before sowing.
• Sowing: Direct sow about 1/8 inch deep in early spring or fall. In warm regions, plant during cooler months.
• Succession Sowing: Sow small batches every 2 to 3 weeks while temperatures are suitable.
• Spacing: Thin to 6 to 8 inches for larger leaves; allow additional room for mature heads. Closer spacing suits baby greens.
• Watering: Keep the shallow root zone consistently moist without waterlogging. Water gently to avoid disturbing seedlings.
• Fertilizing: Add compost before planting and use a vegetable fertilizer according to its label as needed to support leaf growth.
• Support: No trellis is needed. Containers should drain freely and provide room for the shallow root system.
• Temperature: Cool conditions around 60 to 70°F favor growth. Shade cloth can help as temperatures rise, but prolonged heat encourages bolting.
• Pest Protection: Check for slugs, snails, and chewing insects. Row covers can protect young plants.
• Harvesting: Begin baby-leaf harvests at about 30 days or wait approximately 45 to 60 days for more mature leaves and heads. Pick in the cool morning.

Why Choose David's Garden Seeds®?

• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: Toss harvested leaves with vegetables and a light vinaigrette just before serving.
• Sandwiches and Wraps: Add tender leaves for fresh color and texture.
• Lettuce Cups: Use larger, sturdy leaves to hold your favorite cooked fillings.
• Quick Searing: Briefly sear sturdy mature romaine-style leaves for a warm side dish; delicate baby leaves are best enjoyed fresh.
• Garnishes: Arrange colorful leaves beneath appetizers or chilled salads.

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Nutritional Information

The existing approximate reference below applies to harvested mixed lettuce leaves, not planting seeds or a variety-specific laboratory analysis. Serving size: two cups, about 85 g.

• Calories: 15
• Total Fat: 0.2 g, 0% Daily Value
• Sodium: 28 mg, 1% Daily Value
• Total Carbohydrates: 2.3 g, 1% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g, 4% Daily Value
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 1.3 g
• Vitamin A: 205 mcg RAE, 23% Daily Value
• Vitamin K: 97 mcg, 81% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 9.2 mg, 10% Daily Value
• Folate: 64 mcg, 16% Daily Value

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are approximate and vary with the blend, growing conditions, and serving size. These figures do not describe the prepared recipe below.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: This blend contains multiple lettuce varieties. Leaf size, color, growth habit, and germination timing can vary.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is a cool-season annual grown across USDA zones with locally appropriate planting dates. Cooler months are generally best in Zones 9 to 11.

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Gourmet Lettuce Garden Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette

Turn your harvested Gourmet Lettuce Mix into a crisp, colorful salad with cucumber, tomatoes, and a bright homemade dressing. This recipe uses harvested lettuce leaves, not the planting seeds in this packet.

Servings: 4 side salads. Preparation: 15 minutes. Cooking: None.

Ingredients

• 6 cups harvested Gourmet Lettuce Mix leaves, loosely packed
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey, or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Wash your hands and clean the preparation surface. Discard damaged lettuce leaves. Rinse the lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes under running water; do not use soap. Spin or pat the leaves thoroughly dry.
2. Tear larger lettuce leaves into bite-size pieces. Place in a large bowl with the cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
3. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until combined.
4. Just before serving, drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Add more dressing to taste, keeping the leaves lightly coated rather than soggy.
5. Divide among four plates and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips and Storage

• Make It Your Own: Add crumbled feta, toasted sunflower kernels, or cooked chickpeas if desired.
• Keep It Crisp: Store dry lettuce and dressing separately until serving. Refrigerate prepared ingredients promptly at 40°F or below.
• Make Ahead: Refrigerate the dressing in a covered container for up to 3 days and shake before using. Dressed salad is best enjoyed immediately.
• Serving Safety: Do not leave prepared salad at room temperature for more than 2 hours, or 1 hour when temperatures exceed 90°F.