{"product_id":"lettuce-summer-crisp-de-russie-1000-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Lettuce Summer Crisp De Russie 1000 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(234, 47, 2);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Summer Crisp De Russie\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 69, 26);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. 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Can also start indoors 3–4 weeks before transplanting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 8–12 inches apart to allow full heads to develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil evenly moist to ensure crisp, tender leaves; avoid overwatering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a balanced, nitrogen-rich fertilizer at planting to promote lush leaf growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest outer leaves as needed starting at 30 days, or cut full heads at 50 days.\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 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 We pledge to sell only non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/pages\/safe-seed-integrity-pledge\" title=\"Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\"\u003eRead our Safe Seed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e All seeds sold under our standard Vegetable Seed License.\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 The crisp, crunchy leaves are perfect as a standalone salad base or mixed with other greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches \u0026amp; Wraps:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick, sturdy leaves hold up beautifully in sandwiches and wraps without wilting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce Cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cup-shaped leaves make ideal vessels for Asian-style lettuce wraps and appetizers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarnish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speckled, colorful leaves add visual appeal as a plate garnish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmoothies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild flavor blends well in green smoothies for added nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 28, 28);\"\u003eOrder De Russie Summer Crisp Lettuce Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(245, 28, 28);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder yours today and grow your own fresh summer crisp lettuce in your spring and fall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer 1 cup (47g) raw Summer Crisp Lettuce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalories: 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein: 0.7g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbohydrates: 1.4g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDietary Fiber: 0.6g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: 53% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin C: 6% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin K: 48% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolate: 8% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIron: 3% DV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growing results vary by region, climate, and gardener practice. 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