Lettuce Summer Crisp Nevada 500 Non-GMO, Open Pollinated Seeds
Summer Crisp Nevada Lettuce is a heat-tolerant loose-leaf lettuce that produces thick, vibrant green leaves with attractive ruffling and a satisfying crisp texture. Rather than waiting for a tight head, harvest the tender outer leaves as needed and let the plant continue producing fresh growth. Nevada combines crisp leaf texture with a tender, buttery quality and strong bolting resistance, helping it maintain useful flavor as temperatures rise. This open-pollinated variety also offers downy mildew resistance and lettuce mosaic virus tolerance MT0-30. Begin harvesting in approximately 60 days, or pick young leaves earlier for salads and sandwiches. This packet contains 500 non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds.
Germination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 3/25. TLM.
Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%
Why Choose Summer Crisp Nevada Lettuce?
- Loose-Leaf Harvest: Pick the outer leaves as needed instead of waiting for a single tight head, allowing the plant to keep producing.
- Cut-and-Come-Again Potential: Harvest selectively and leave the central growing point intact for continued leaf growth.
- Crisp and Tender Texture: Enjoy thick, ruffled leaves with a pleasant crunch and a softer, buttery quality.
- Warm-Season Performance: Strong bolting resistance helps Nevada remain useful as temperatures climb.
- Resilient Variety: Downy mildew resistance and lettuce mosaic virus tolerance MT0-30 can help reduce common growing challenges.
- Open-Pollinated Seed: Save seed from strong, healthy plants when you follow appropriate seed-saving practices.
Planting Tips for Success
- Plan Around Temperature: Sow in early spring or late summer for the best conditions, and use Nevada's heat tolerance to extend the lettuce season.
- Choose Sun with Relief: Grow in full sun during cool weather. Provide afternoon shade in hotter climates to help protect leaf quality.
- Prepare Fertile Soil: Work compost or well-aged organic matter into loose, well-drained soil before planting.
- Sow Shallowly: Plant seeds according to the packet directions and cover lightly. Keep the seedbed consistently moist through germination.
- Space for Leaf Growth: Thin seedlings or transplant them with enough room for a broad, leafy plant and good airflow.
- Water Evenly: Keep soil moisture consistent, especially during warm weather. Water at the soil line to help keep foliage dry.
- Feed for Leaf Production: Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions when plants need additional nutrition. Avoid overfertilizing.
- Mulch Lightly: Use a light organic mulch to conserve moisture, moderate soil temperature, and reduce weed competition.
- Harvest Outer Leaves: Pick the larger outside leaves when they reach the size you prefer, leaving the center intact so the plant can continue producing.
- Succession Sow: Plant small batches at intervals suited to your climate for a steadier supply of fresh lettuce.
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Cooking Methods
- Fresh Salads: Use young leaves as the base for salads with cucumber, tomatoes, herbs, cheese, or a light vinaigrette.
- Wraps and Lettuce Cups: Use larger outer leaves as fresh wraps or cups for grains, vegetables, tofu, chicken, or other fillings.
- Sandwiches: Layer crisp leaves into sandwiches, burgers, tacos, and wraps for cool crunch.
- Slaws: Slice leaves thinly and combine them with carrots, cabbage, cucumber, or a creamy or citrus dressing.
- Light Sautéing: Quickly sauté mature leaves with garlic, sesame, or other vegetables when you want a warm preparation.
- Garnishes: Tear tender leaves over soups, grain bowls, noodle dishes, and chilled plates just before serving.
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Grow crisp, ruffled loose-leaf lettuce you can pick as needed and keep harvesting as fresh leaves grow back.
Nutritional Information
Approximate nutrition for 1 cup of raw chopped green leaf lettuce. Values vary with growing conditions, harvest maturity, and serving size.
- Calories: Approximately 5
- Total Fat: Approximately 0.1 g
- Sodium: Approximately 10 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: Approximately 1 g
- Dietary Fiber: Approximately 0.5 g
- Total Sugars: Approximately 0.4 g
- Protein: Approximately 0.5 g
- Vitamin A: Approximately 53% Daily Value
- Vitamin K: Approximately 60% Daily Value
- Folate: Approximately 5% Daily Value
Important Disclosures
- Variety Disclaimer: Leaf size, texture, flavor, bolting resistance, disease performance, maturity, yield, and color vary with climate, soil, light, moisture, temperature, and care.
- Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.
- Planting Zones: Lettuce is generally a cool-season crop. Follow local spring and fall planting dates and provide shade or protection during extreme heat.
- Food Safety: Wash harvested leaves thoroughly before eating and use safe food-handling practices.
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