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GREEN DEER TONGUE

GREEN DEER TONGUE

50 days. A distinctive lettuce that looks much like a 7–8 inch pinwheel growing in the garden. The olive-green leaves grow to a point, then spiral around the plant. An heirloom that is excellent for home gardens and heat resistant. Compact and very slow to bolt. The leaves are sweet and tender.

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Customer Reviews

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Tara L.
Impressive first planting

This is my first year planting this lettuce but I like it very much so far. I planted it in early June, mid 80° days, and got a decent germination rate. It grew quickly, thrived in the heat, and I've been picking it for a few weeks in 95°-105° days. Stiil sweet, crisp, and no sign of bolting. Will definitely plant again.

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Justin
Tasty and Reliable

Crisp, compact and resists bolting even longer than many other slow bolting varieties. A versatile lettuce that's great for small spaces, microgreens, or dense midsize bunches. Mild and sweet taste with plenty of crunch.

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Kristen C.
Not sprouting

I have tried this twice under a grow light where all of my other veggies get started. This won’t even sprout.

So sorry to hear that! We do germ test all of our seeds and to ensure we sell only top performing seed, we have established germination standards that are higher than prescribed by the Federal Seed Act. Our minimum germination standard for lettuce is 80% and the most recent test for this variety passed at 90%. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price, whichever you prefer (for up to 1 year from purchase). Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

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Michael
Good Lettuce

This lettuce grew really well for me here in the Puget Sound region even through the dry hot summer. The key is obviously to keep it out of the really hot sun and keep it watered. We had lettuce pretty much through July (after planting in early early Spring) until it started to bolt when it got super hot. It's growing really well as we head into Fall (planted out in September/October in a sunny spot), so it's a very versatile lettuce and pretty forgiving as far as I can tell. I would recommend growing it.

Soil Temp for Germ 40–80°F
Seed Depth ⅛"
Seed Spacing 1"
Days to Emergence 2–15
Thin Plants to 10–16"
Row Spacing 16–18"
Fertilizer Needs Low
Minimum Germination 80%
Seeds per Gram ≈ 800
Seed Life 3 years

Lactuca sativa

Days to maturity are calculated from date of direct seeding.

Culture
• Lettuce performs best in cool weather, 60-70°F, and grows in a wide range of soil types
• Plant as early as soil can be worked
• For extended harvest, plant every 2-3 weeks and choose heat-tolerant varieties for summer
• Lettuce seed can be sown every month from February—October
• A cold frame and cold-hardy varieties can stretch the spring and fall growing season into the winter months
• Apply 1 cup of TSC's Complete fertilizer per 10 row feet, and 1 inch of compost
• 1 gram of seed will sow 30 row feet
• Consistent, even watering is critical for best results

Direct Sowing
• Use row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting
• As soon as 2-3 true leaves have formed, thin loose-leaf types to 10-14 inches apart; icebergs, butterheads, and romaines to 12-16 inches apart

Transplanting
• Start indoors 4-6 weeks before anticipated transplant date

Insects & Diseases
• Common pests: Aphids and slugs
• Pest control: Strong spray of water for aphids or applications of Pyrethrin or Neem oil, baits, traps, or Cabbage Collars for slugs

Harvest & Storage
• While picking individual leaves helps extend the season somewhat, all eventually become bitter as they begin to bolt

What is pelleted seed?
Seed that has been coated with a clay-based material to form a larger, round shape. This makes planting by hand or mechanical seeder easier and allows for more controlled sowing of small seeds such as carrots or lettuce. All pelleted seed has a National Organic Program (NOP) approved coating.
For best results, store pelleted seed in an air-tight container and use within one season.

What is seed tape?
Seed tapes are perfectly straight rows of precisely spaced crops. No more having to thin seedlings! This biodegradable tape will plant a row 5 meters (16 feet, 5 inches) long. Simply lay it in a furrow and cover with a light layer of sifted compost or soil, water and wait. Save yourself a heap of planting time with these popular vegetable and herb staples.

KEY TO LETTUCE DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE
HR indicates high resistance.
IR indicates intermediate resistance.
BR | Bottom Rot
DM* | Downy Mildew
F* | Fusarium Wilt
LD | Lettuce Drop
LMV* | Lettuce Mosaic Virus
Nr* | Lettuce Aphid
PM | Powdery Mildew
Rs | Corky Root
TBSV | Tomato Bushy Stunt Virus (Lettuce Dieback Complex)
* Numbers indicate specific disease race.

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