{"product_id":"pelleted-seeds-lettuce-loose-leaf-tropicana","title":"Pelleted Seed Lettuce Loose Leaf Tropicana 4 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seed Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eTropicana Loose-Leaf Lettuce Pelleted Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce generous harvests of crisp, mild green leaves for fresh salads and sandwiches. This vigorous loose-leaf variety offers heat and bolt tolerance, corky root resistance, and tipburn tolerance. Harvest outer leaves while keeping the growing center intact, or gather a whole plant for a family salad. Picture a fresh morning harvest on your cutting board, ready to chop into a colorful garden lunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat tolerance does not make lettuce immune to extreme temperatures or bolting. Consistent moisture and well-timed plantings still matter. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 pelleted seeds for easier handling and more precise sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 8\/25. JSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are pelleted seeds?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pelleted-seeds\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead our pelleted seeds guide.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Tropicana Pelleted Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh eating quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crisp, mild leaves complement light dressings and a wide range of garden vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather outer leaves while preserving the center for continued growth, or harvest the whole loose-leaf plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and bolt tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful growing traits support a longer harvest window, although cool weather still favors lettuce quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResistance and tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corky root resistance and tipburn tolerance support plant performance but do not guarantee a problem-free crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise sowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Visible pellets make seeds easier to position and can reduce unnecessary thinning.\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\u003eSeason:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant for spring and fall harvests. Stagger sowings for a continuing supply of tender leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide full sun in mild weather; afternoon shade can help during warmer periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prepare fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant shallowly, about 1\/8–1\/4 inch deep. Keep pellets consistently moist so the coating breaks down and seedlings establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow approximately 10–12 inches between plants for full-size growth. Closer plantings may be used for young leaves, thinning as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintain even moisture without waterlogging; do not allow pellets to dry out during germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to its label and your soil's needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking or trellising is needed. Weed gently near shallow roots and watch for aphids and slugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick tender leaves in the cool part of the day, leaving the growing center intact for repeat harvests. Refrigerate promptly.\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\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut washed, dried leaves into bite-size pieces and combine with fresh vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layer whole leaves onto sandwiches for a crisp, refreshing bite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalad beds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrange leaves under bean or grain salads, adding dressing just before serving.\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 Tropicana Loose-Leaf Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eGrow crisp, mild lettuce with easy-to-handle pelleted seeds for your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested lettuce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrition refers to the fresh lettuce you grow, not planting seeds or pellet coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient amounts depend on the weight served and the added dressing or toppings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA variety-specific nutrient analysis is not available for this listing; numerical nutrient and % Daily Value claims are not provided.\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 Appearance, harvest timing, and performance vary with weather, soil, and growing practices. Resistance and tolerance do not guarantee immunity from disease or stress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store cool and dry, protected from humidity. Use pelleted seeds promptly for dependable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce is a cool-season annual. Choose planting dates for local temperatures and frost conditions rather than hardiness zone alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds and pellet coating are not food. The recipe below uses harvested produce, not seed packet contents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eTropicana Chopped Garden Salad with Lime Dressing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFresh harvested Tropicana lettuce makes a crisp base for a colorful bean-and-vegetable salad. Serves 4. Prep time: 20 minutes. No cooking required when using cooked or canned corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups harvested Tropicana lettuce, chopped into bite-size pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 small cucumber, sliced into half-moons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 cup cooked or canned sweet corn, cooled and drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 ripe avocado, diced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons fresh lime juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon ground cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard damaged lettuce leaves and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Spin or pat dry, then chop into bite-size pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, cooled corn, and black beans in a large serving bowl.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd avocado and enough dressing to lightly coat. Toss gently and serve immediately, passing extra dressing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd chopped cilantro or thinly sliced green onion if desired. Prepare washed lettuce, vegetables, and dressing ahead and refrigerate separately; add avocado and dressing just before serving. Refrigerate leftovers promptly. Do not leave prepared salad at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"60 Seeds","offer_id":46995553124609,"sku":"2485PJSS-1","price":3.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 Seeds","offer_id":46995553157377,"sku":"2485PJSS-2","price":3.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":46995553190145,"sku":"2485PJSS-3","price":4.36,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":46995553222913,"sku":"2485PJSS-4","price":6.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/pelleted-seed-lettuce-loose-leaf-tropicana-cutting-board.png?v=1793025160","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/en-ca\/products\/pelleted-seeds-lettuce-loose-leaf-tropicana","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}