{"product_id":"lettuce-deer-tongue-amish-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Lettuce Butterhead Bibb Deer Tongue Amish 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eAmish Deer Tongue Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e brings tender green leaves and fresh garden flavor to salads, sandwiches and simple meals. This non-GMO heirloom is a cool-season choice for spring and fall gardens. Sow successive small plantings to enjoy fresh-picked lettuce over a longer season. Each packet contains \u003cstrong\u003e1,000 seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 88%. Test Date: 10\/25. TLM.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Garden Meals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest tender leaves for salads, sandwiches and attractive garnishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeirloom Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional lettuce choice for gardeners who enjoy growing heirloom vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool-Season Growing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plan spring and fall sowings when mild temperatures support good leaf quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuccession Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow smaller batches at intervals rather than planting the entire packet at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e A choice for gardeners seeking non-GMO vegetable seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in full sun during cool weather. Light afternoon shade can help during warmer periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose fertile, well-drained soil enriched with finished compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow or start indoors. Sow shallowly, covering lightly, and keep the surface evenly moist until seedlings establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin seedlings to about 8–12 inches apart for mature plants, allowing airflow and room for leaf development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Avoid letting young plants dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soil-test guidance and fertilizer label directions. Moderate feeding supports steady leafy growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Staking is unnecessary. Weed gently and monitor for slugs, snails and aphids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick outer leaves when large enough to use or harvest the plant at your preferred size. Exact maturity timing is not confirmed in the current listing. Harvest before bolting for best eating quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm Weather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat can reduce germination and encourage bolting. Adjust sowing dates to local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods and Fresh Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash and dry harvested leaves, then toss gently with dressing just before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add fresh leaves for a tender layer of garden flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use suitable larger leaves to hold cooked fillings or chopped vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange clean leaves beneath cold dishes or alongside a meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle Wilting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Briefly wilt leaves with warm dressing if desired, avoiding prolonged cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Amish Deer Tongue Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant your 1,000-seed packet for fresh-picked lettuce and delicious cool-season salads.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested Produce Only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional information applies to edible harvested lettuce, not planting seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalysis Not Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e A verified nutrient breakdown for this variety is not available in the current listing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo variety-specific nutrient amounts or % Daily Value figures are stated without a confirmed reference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf size, flavor and harvest timing vary with climate, soil and growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep seeds cool, dry and away from direct sunlight. Reseal opened packets to limit moisture exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a cool-season annual and schedule sowing around local temperatures and frost dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eAmish Deer Tongue Garden Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh harvested Amish Deer Tongue lettuce pairs with crisp radishes, cucumber and juicy tomatoes for a simple garden salad. Use harvested produce, not planting seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 as a side. \u003cstrong\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 minutes. \u003cstrong\u003eCooking:\u003c\/strong\u003e None.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups harvested Amish Deer Tongue lettuce, washed, dried and torn or chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup thinly sliced cucumber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e½ cup thinly sliced radishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon Dijon mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon honey, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshly ground black pepper, to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash hands and rinse the harvested lettuce and other vegetables under running water. Do not use soap on produce. Dry the lettuce thoroughly in a salad spinner or with clean towels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTear or chop the lettuce into bite-size pieces. Slice cucumber and radishes, and halve the tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, optional honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl until combined.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace vegetables in a large serving bowl. Add half the dressing and toss gently. Add more dressing as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe immediately while the leaves are crisp and fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add chopped fresh parsley, crumbled feta or cooked chickpeas. Use maple syrup instead of honey for a vegan dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep vegetables and dressing separate until serving. Refrigerate prepared produce promptly and within 2 hours. Use undressed prepared salad within 1–2 days for best quality; dressed leftovers are best eaten the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.growingadoomsdaygarden.com\/growing-a-doomsday-garden.html\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing a Doomsday Garden by David Schulze\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173920149761,"sku":"54401TLM bs","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/lettuce-butterhead-bibb-deer-tongue.webp?v=1786466474","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/lettuce-deer-tongue-amish-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}