{"product_id":"pelleted-seed-lettuce-summer-crisp-magenta-4-sizes-available","title":"Pelleted Seed Lettuce Summer Crisp Magenta 4 Non-GMO, Heirloom Sizes Available","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#006400;\"\u003eMagenta Summer Crisp Pelleted Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e brings red-tinged foliage, luminous slightly puckered leaves, and an elegant whorled, conical head to your garden. A crisp green heart contrasts with the colorful outer leaves and offers a tender, flavorful center. Bring a freshly harvested head to your cutting board, chop its red-and-green leaves, and toss with ripe pear and toasted walnuts. This heat-tolerant, open-pollinated variety suits locally appropriate spring and summer growing conditions. Choose 60, 80, 100, or 200 non-GMO, heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eGermination Rate: 95%. Test Date: 8\/25. JSS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"color:#006400;font-weight:700;\"\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 80%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePelleted seeds have a coating that makes individual seeds easier to see, handle, and space. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-pelleted-seeds\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more about pelleted seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Magenta Pelleted Lettuce?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColorful foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red-tinged outer leaves and green hearts bring attractive contrast to fresh salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive head:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly puckered leaves form an appealing whorled, conical structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrisp center:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green hearts provide refreshing texture and tender flavor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports production in suitable warmer conditions, although excessive heat can still cause stress or bolting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-pollinated variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e A traditional choice for gardeners interested in maintaining varieties with suitable seed-saving practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVisible pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coating helps with individual placement during careful sowing.\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\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow local lettuce planting calendars. Favor cooler conditions for establishment and protect crops during extreme heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in full sun in mild weather; afternoon shade can help during hot spells.\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 Follow packet depth guidance, covering lightly. Keep pellets consistently moist during germination so their coating breaks down; do not let them dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin or transplant to give developing heads room and maintain airflow. Follow packet guidance for final spacing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep shallow root zones evenly moist without waterlogging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use balanced vegetable fertilizer according to label directions and soil needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport and care:\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking or trellising is needed. Weed gently and monitor for slugs, aphids, and leaf damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut heads while leaves and hearts are crisp, before bolting. 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\u003eFresh salads:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine chopped red-tinged leaves and green hearts with light dressings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwiches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add chilled leaves for fresh color and crunch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettuce cups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill sturdy leaves with prepared vegetables, grains, or cooked proteins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChopped bowls:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add just before serving to retain crispness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick wilting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stir chopped leaves into warm dishes near the end of cooking for a softer texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"text-align:center;color:#ff0000;font-weight:700;\"\u003eOrder Magenta Summer Crisp Pelleted Lettuce Seeds Today\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align:center;color:#ff0000;font-weight:700;\"\u003eChoose 60, 80, 100, or 200 seeds and grow colorful lettuce with crisp green hearts for fresh meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested leafy greens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce contributes vitamins and minerals to a varied diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient amounts vary by serving size, growing conditions, and preparation. No Magenta-specific laboratory analysis is provided.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood versus seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutritional information concerns harvested lettuce, not planting seeds or their coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf color, head size, texture, flavor, maturity, and yield vary with growing conditions. Heat tolerance does not guarantee freedom from bolting or bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store sealed, cool, dry, and dark. Protect pellets from moisture and handle gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce is generally grown as a cool-season crop. Follow local temperatures and planting calendars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds and coating are not food. The recipe uses harvested lettuce.\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;\"\u003eMagenta Lettuce Salad with Pear, Walnuts, and Feta\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eColorful crisp leaves balance juicy pear, toasted walnuts, and salty feta with a bright lemon dressing. Serves 4 as a side. Prep time: 20 minutes. No cooking required with ready-to-eat toasted walnuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 cups chopped harvested Magenta lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 large ripe but firm pear, cored and thinly sliced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup ready-to-eat toasted walnuts, chopped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/3 cup crumbled feta made with pasteurized milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 tablespoons olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon Dijon mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/8 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate lettuce leaves, discard damaged portions, rinse under running water, and spin or pat dry. Chop into bite-size pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse pear before cutting. Core and slice just before assembling the salad.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhisk oil, lemon juice, mustard, optional sweetener, salt, and pepper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToss lettuce and pear gently with enough dressing to lightly coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop with walnuts and feta and serve immediately, passing remaining dressing separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight:700;\"\u003eOptions and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse apple instead of pear. Omit walnuts for a nut-free version, and omit feta for dairy-free preparation. Keep washed lettuce and dressing refrigerated separately until serving; add pear and toppings at the last moment. 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":46995511574785,"sku":"2382PJSS-1","price":3.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"80 Seeds","offer_id":46995511607553,"sku":"2382PJSS-2","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":46995511640321,"sku":"2382PJSS-3","price":4.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 Seeds","offer_id":46995511673089,"sku":"2382PJSS-4","price":5.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/pelleted-seed-lettuce-summer-crisp-magenta-cutting-board.png?v=1793048607","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/products\/pelleted-seed-lettuce-summer-crisp-magenta-4-sizes-available","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}