{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-lettuce-summer-crisp-star-fighter-4-sizes-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Pelleted Seed Lettuce Summer Crisp Star Fighter 4 Sizes Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 75, 13);\"\u003ePelleted Seed Lettuce Summer Crisp Star Fighter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heat-tolerant, disease-resistant green-leaf variety that produces high yields of uniform, medium-size heads with good flavor. Its dark green, shiny, slightly savoyed leaves bring attractive texture to fresh salads and sandwiches. Star Fighter offers excellent bolt and tipburn tolerance along with strong resistance to several common lettuce pests and diseases. Conventional seed with NOP-compliant pelleting is available in four sizes: 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds. Seed lot MT0-30.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 7\/26. JSS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(7, 74, 13);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePelleted seeds are coated to make individual seeds easier to see and handle during precision planting. \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 63, 95);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pelleted-seeds\" title=\"Pelleted Seeds Blog\" style=\"color: rgb(33, 63, 95);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about pelleted seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisease Resistance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDowny Mildew:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to EU races 16–25, 27, and 30–32.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDowny Mildew:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to US races 5–9.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Leaf Aphid:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to \u003cem\u003eNasonovia ribisnigri\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Root Aphid:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to \u003cem\u003ePemphigus bursarius\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Star Fighter Pelleted Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat-Tolerant Green Leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Fighter is suited to warm-season growing and produces attractive dark green leaves with a slightly savoyed texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform Medium-Size Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enjoy consistent head development and good yields for home gardens, raised beds, and market-style harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crisp green leaves are a versatile base for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and fresh summer meals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong Field Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent bolt and tipburn tolerance helps support a longer harvest window under favorable conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroad Resistance Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e High resistance to listed Downy Mildew races, lettuce leaf aphid, and lettuce root aphid provides valuable growing support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-Friendly Pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e The coated seeds are easier to see and space, with NOP-compliant pelleting for careful planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Right Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow for spring or fall harvests, using Star Fighter’s heat tolerance to help extend production into warmer weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvide Sunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in a sunny location with good airflow. In very hot conditions, afternoon protection can help keep leaves tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrepare the Soil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, and keep the seedbed free of weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Carefully:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place pelleted seeds at the depth recommended on the packet, then cover lightly and avoid burying them too deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace for Heads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or transplant seedlings so medium-size heads have room to develop and airflow can reach the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep Moisture Even:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water consistently so the soil stays evenly moist but not waterlogged, especially while seedlings are establishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed as Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with fertile soil and apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions when plants need additional nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Promptly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest heads while leaves are crisp and before plants move into flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose David’s Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e David’s Garden Seeds® has supplied premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e We support local agriculture and communities through our commitment to Texas-grown business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\"\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e We stand behind our commitment to safe, dependable seed and honest product information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our vegetable seed offerings are provided in accordance with applicable seed-selling and labeling requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat Customer Service:\u003c\/strong\u003e David answers customer service questions, usually within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice the dark green leaves into salads for crisp texture, good flavor, and attractive color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use sturdy leaves as fresh wraps for vegetables, grains, chicken, or other savory fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches and Burgers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add chilled Star Fighter leaves for a fresh, crunchy layer that balances rich fillings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled Lettuce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Halve a head, brush lightly with oil, and grill briefly for smoky edges while keeping the center crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chop tender leaves for tacos, bowls, sandwiches, and fresh summer plates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eOrder Star Fighter Pelleted Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 18, 18);\"\u003eChoose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds and grow uniform, heat-tolerant lettuce with strong field performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate nutrition for 2 cups of shredded raw lettuce, based on harvested lettuce rather than planting seeds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3 grams, about 1% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 gram, about 5% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 gram, about 3% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 370 micrograms RAE, about 41% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin K:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 91 micrograms, about 76% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 76 micrograms, about 19% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 190 milligrams, about 4% Daily Value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNutrition varies with growing conditions, harvest size, variety, preparation, and serving size. 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