Wild Lettuce – 20 Seeds
Grow a plant with a long and storied history with our Wild Lettuce seeds. This heirloom biennial, also known as Bitter Lettuce, has been a highly valued herb in traditional wellness practices for centuries. In its first year, it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second, it sends up a tall, stately stalk that can reach over 6 feet. The plant is traditionally grown for its milky latex and its edible young leaves, which have a mildly bitter taste. ⭐ What you'll love A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional practices worldwide. A tall, stately plant that adds a dramatic, architectural look to the garden. The young leaves are edible and can be added to salads. A very hardy and easy-to-grow plant from direct sowing. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Biennial Height: 4-7 feet Days to Maturity: Leaves can be harvested in the first year; flowers in the second. USDA Zone: 3-8 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or very early spring. This plant requires cool temperatures to germinate. Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil. Harvest: Harvest young leaves for culinary use. For medicinal use, the plant is typically harvested when flowering in its second year. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.
Why gardeners love this pick
Grow a plant with a long and storied history with our Wild Lettuce seeds. This heirloom biennial, also known as Bitter Lettuce, has been a highly valued herb in traditional wellness practices for centuries. In its first year, it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second, it sends up a tall, stately stalk that can reach over 6 feet. The plant is traditionally grown for its milky latex and its edible young leaves, which have a mildly bitter taste.
⭐ What you'll love
- A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional practices worldwide.
- A tall, stately plant that adds a dramatic, architectural look to the garden.
- The young leaves are edible and can be added to salads.
- A very hardy and easy-to-grow plant from direct sowing.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial
- Height: 4-7 feet
- Days to Maturity: Leaves can be harvested in the first year; flowers in the second.
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or very early spring. This plant requires cool temperatures to germinate.
- Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Harvest young leaves for culinary use. For medicinal use, the plant is typically harvested when flowering in its second year.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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