Lettuce Summer Crisp De Russie is a beautifully old-world leaf lettuce with character you can spot from across the garden. The leaves come lightly bronzed and dusted with purplish-red speckles, forming vivid olive-green heads that always look freshly washed. The texture is everything you want in a salad green — crisp, crunchy, and full of life. This variety stays slow to bolt and handles cold weather with ease, making it a dependable choice for early spring or fall plantings. Ready to harvest in just 50 days, De Russie brings both exceptional flavor and old-world charm to any garden.

Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: On File.

Why Choose Lettuce Summer Crisp De Russie?

• Stunning Appearance: Bronzed leaves with purplish-red speckles and vivid olive-green heads — beautiful in the garden and on the plate.
• Heat-Tolerant: Thrives in warm climates without bolting or becoming bitter.
• Cold-Hardy: Handles cold weather with ease; ideal for early spring and fall plantings.
• Disease Resistant: High resistance to downy mildew, heat, and bottom rot.
• Quick Harvest: Ready in just 50 days.
• Heirloom Quality: Open-pollinated and passed down for over 75 years — grows true year after year.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Full sun for optimal growth; tolerates partial shade in hot climates.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter; pH 6.0–7.0.
• Planting: Direct sow in early spring or late summer/fall. Can also start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.
• Spacing: Space plants 8–12 inches apart to allow full heads to develop.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist to ensure crisp, tender leaves; avoid overwatering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting to promote lush leaf growth.
• Harvesting: Harvest outer leaves as needed starting at 30 days, or cut full heads at 50 days.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh Salads: The crisp, crunchy leaves are perfect as a standalone salad base or mixed with other greens.
• Sandwiches & Wraps: Thick, sturdy leaves hold up beautifully in sandwiches and wraps without wilting.
• Lettuce Cups: Cup-shaped leaves make ideal vessels for Asian-style lettuce wraps and appetizers.
• Garnish: Speckled, colorful leaves add visual appeal as a plate garnish.
• Smoothies: Mild flavor blends well in green smoothies for added nutrition.

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Nutritional Information

Per 1 cup (47g) raw Summer Crisp Lettuce:

• Calories: 8
• Protein: 0.7g
• Carbohydrates: 1.4g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
• Vitamin A: 53% DV
• Vitamin C: 6% DV
• Vitamin K: 48% DV
• Folate: 8% DV
• Iron: 3% DV

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. We recommend consulting local extension services or experienced gardeners in your area.
• Seed Storage: Store seeds in a cool, dry location. Properly stored seeds maintain viability for 3–5 years.
• Planting Zones: Best suited for USDA Zones 3–9. Consult your local zone map before planting.

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