Fusion Summer Crisp Pelleted Lettuce combines romaine and green-leaf genetics for wavy, dark-green leaves and a distinctive upright habit. Exceptionally heavy heads remain open at maturity, giving you abundant leaves for crisp salads and generous wraps. Imagine bringing a freshly cut head to the kitchen, chopping its wavy leaves, and tossing them with chickpeas, tomatoes, and lemon dressing. Fusion is slow bolting and heat tolerant, with strong resistance to corky root disease and intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus. Plants mature in approximately 60 days from transplant. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 pelleted seeds.

Germination Rate: 97%. Test Date: 7/25. JSS.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%

Pelleted seeds are coated for easier visibility, handling, and precision spacing. Learn more about pelleted seeds.

Why Choose Fusion Pelleted Summer Crisp Lettuce?

• Romaine and green-leaf genetics: Wavy, dark-green leaves combine an upright habit with crisp texture.
• Heavy, open heads: Abundant leaves remain open at maturity for convenient inspection and harvest.
• Slow bolting: Helps extend the useful harvest window during suitable warmer periods.
• Heat tolerance: Supports extended production where temperatures and growing conditions allow.
• Disease resistance: Strong resistance to corky root disease and intermediate resistance to lettuce mosaic virus offer useful traits, not immunity.
• Precision-friendly pellets: Coating makes individual seeds easier to see and place.
• Harvest planning: Approximately 60 days from transplant supports succession planting for fresh leaves.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Provide full sun in cool weather and consider afternoon shade in hotter climates.
• Soil: Prepare fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Sowing: Sow about 1/4 inch deep or follow packet guidance. Keep pellets consistently moist during germination so the coating breaks down.
• Transplanting: Harden off indoor-started seedlings and transplant carefully when established.
• Spacing: Space plants 8–12 inches apart with rows 12–18 inches apart, adjusting for harvest size and packet instructions.
• Water: Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging. Uneven moisture can stress plants and affect flavor.
• Fertilizer: Use compost and a balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions and soil needs; avoid excessive nitrogen.
• Support and care: No trellis or staking is needed. Weed gently around shallow roots and monitor for pests.
• Harvest: Begin around 60 days from transplant under favorable conditions. Pick outer leaves or cut a useful-size open head before bolting; refrigerate promptly.

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• Veteran-Owned: Supplying premium seeds since 2009.
• GO TEXAN Certified: Supporting local agriculture and communities.
• Integrity Pledge: David's Garden Seeds has taken the Seed Integrity Pledge.
• Vegetable Seed License: David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.

Cooking Methods

• Fresh salads: Chopped wavy leaves make a crisp base for vegetables, beans, and light dressings.
• Wraps: Fill broad leaves with prepared vegetables, grains, or fully cooked protein.
• Sandwiches: Add chilled leaves for fresh crunch.
• Grilled lettuce: Halve heads and grill briefly for smoky edges.
• Grain bowls: Add fresh leaves just before serving to preserve texture.

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Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds and grow crisp, wavy lettuce for fresh garden meals.

Nutritional Information

General harvested-lettuce information, not a Fusion-specific laboratory analysis. A typical salad serving is approximately 2 cups chopped raw leaves.

• Vitamin K: Harvested lettuce contributes vitamin K to a varied diet.
• Vitamin A: Dark-green leaves provide carotenoids that contribute vitamin A.
• Folate: Fresh lettuce contributes folate along with its crisp texture.
• Serving note: Amounts vary with leaf size, growing conditions, and preparation; dressing and toppings change the finished dish's nutrition. This information applies to harvested lettuce, not planting seeds.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Performance, head size, texture, disease response, and maturity vary with soil, weather, sunlight, watering, and growing practices. Resistance is not immunity and heat tolerance does not prevent all bolting.
• Seed Storage: Store sealed, cool, dry, and dark. Protect pellets from moisture and handle gently.
• Planting Zones: Lettuce is generally a cool-season crop. Follow local calendars and temperatures for planting dates.
• For Planting: Seeds and coating are not food. Use harvested lettuce in recipes.

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Fusion Chickpea Garden Salad

Crisp dark-green leaves, creamy chickpeas, and juicy tomatoes come together with a bright lemon-herb dressing. Serves 4 as a side. Prep time: 20 minutes. No cooking required.

Ingredients

• 6 cups chopped harvested Fusion lettuce
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cucumber half-moons
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
• 1/3 cup crumbled feta made with pasteurized milk
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Discard damaged lettuce leaves. Rinse lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, parsley, and lemon under running water before cutting; dry lettuce thoroughly.
2. Chop lettuce, slice cucumber and onion, halve tomatoes, and drain and rinse chickpeas.
3. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Combine lettuce, chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion. Toss gently with enough dressing to lightly coat.
5. Scatter feta over the top and serve immediately with remaining dressing alongside.

Options and Storage

Omit feta for a dairy-free version or replace chickpeas with drained white beans. Keep washed, dried lettuce and dressing refrigerated separately until serving. Refrigerate leftovers promptly; dressed leaves soften. Do not leave prepared salad at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F.