Lettuce
An heirloom variety with light green leaves that are sweet, succulent and soft. A very early variety that has a large loose head. Harvest leaves as it is growing or the full head when mature. Has good cold tolerance. An easy choice that is suited to range of climates and soils. 1,000 seeds.
A classic butterhead variety that is crisp and sweet. A small tight head with thick green leaves that is naturally blanched in the middle. Triangular leaves that give it more of a fan shape. A lettuce with the highest eating quality. Slow to bolt. 1,200 seeds.
A very, very frilly lettuce. This variety is an amazing site of frilled green leaves with dark red edges. It adds colour and flair to any salad or use as an effective garnish. A cut and come again variety or use whole head once reaches a good size. A great baby leaf variety, where it is ready in 35 days. 700 seeds.
A popular heirloom respected for its heat and cold tolerance, slow to bolt in summer. This butterhead variety has triangular, fleshy leaves with a wonderful flavour. A native of North America dating back to c1740. Not to be confused with Amish Deer Tongue which was cultivated over a century later. 500 seeds.
Derived from an Austrian heirloom 'Forellenschluse', this stunning romaine lettuce can be used as a ‘baby leaf’ but also makes a dashing full-sized head. Wine-red spots on a mid-green leaf darken with maturity. Mildy sweet and buttery flavour. 600 seeds.
These Cutting lettuce can be cut whole about 3cm above the stem or the leaves can be picked individually. In both cases they will regrow. Do not over feed lettuce, but keep them well watered during the summer, or grow them in half shade between sweetcorn and onions. 800 seeds
A medium sized, crisp iceberg lettuce with a firm head. We use these leaves like a mountain bread or in place of tacos for bean/rice mixes or for that Thai experience wrapped around crispy spring rolls with soy or sweet chilli sauce. 250 seeds.
The darkest of the red lettuces! A gorgeous dark red colour and fine taste. Slightly smaller than other reds, this moderately ruffled looseleaf variety is slow to bolt or suffer tip burn. 400 seeds.
The hardy triangular, juicy leaves on 30cm tall stalks have a delicious fresh flavour and grow well over the cooler months with temperatures around 10C. In mid spring the plant produces tiny white flowers and self seeds over summer. Very good groundcover for the vegie garden. Pick this winter salad regularly to promote regrowth. 120 seeds. Not to WA.
A shorter Cos-Type lettuce with bright green longish, crisp-textured, distinctly flavoured leaves, which need about 3 months to mature. Can withstand hot and dry conditions well without going to seed. Also good for intercropping between large, perennial vegetables or as a pot plant. 700 seeds
A red butterhead variety with sweet, buttery red leaves (with a tinge of green). A medium sized lettuce with bright red heads that looks and tastes fabulous in any salad bowl. A lettuce of the highest eating quality. Best for spring, summer and autumn crops (does not like cold, wet winters). Slow to bolt. 200 seeds.
These ‘Cutting’ lettuce can be cut whole about 3cm above the stem or the leaves can be picked individually. In both cases they will regrow. Do not over feed lettuce, but keep them well watered during summer or grow them in half shade between sweetcorn and onions. 500 seeds
This fine old French classic has broad, buttery, red- tinted leaves. Better suited to cool climates (best growth in 16-18˚C) where the red is intensified by the cold. Quick growing with good regrowth, making it popular for picking as a ‘baby leaf’. It ideal as a winter lettuce as it is very frost tolerant. 1,000 seeds.
A loose leaf lettuce with very attractive, deeply serrated and healthy green leaves. This ‘Cutting’ lettuce can be cut whole about 3cm above the stem or the leaves can be picked individually. In both cases they will regrow. Do not overfeed lettuces, but keep them well watered over summer. 800 seeds
A loose leaf lettuce with very attractive, shiny and healthy red leaves. This ‘Cutting’ lettuce can be cut whole about 3cm above the stem or the leaves can be picked individually. In both cases they will regrow. Do not overfeed lettuces, but keep them well watered over summer. 800 seeds
10 out of 10 for this loose leaf lettuce. With thick, succulent, crisp green leaves that have a frilled margin, this variety provides a wholesome, weighty base for a salad. Pick leaves as needed or harvest whole. Easy to grow and slow to bolt. One of our favourite lettuces for flavour and thick crisp leaves. 200 seeds.