Lettuce Varieties

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce

While this is the first year that I am growing Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce, it is an heirloom which means that this variety has been around a long time.  It is a looseleaf type of lettuce. Best Features:  1) Black Seeded Simpson is cold tolerant. 2) It is quite a looker with bright lime green […]

Recipes

Spring Salads

As the season unfolds, I include different veggies in my salad.  In the spring, I like to include: 1) different types of lettuce, 2) sliced sugar snaps, snow peas, scallions / pearl onions,  3) shredded radish and kohlrabi and 4) tomatoes and cucumbers (when available).  Depending on my mood or what is available, I might add […]

Lettuce Varieties

Valentine Lettuce

This lettuce blend from Botanical Interests is called Valentine Lettuce and contains various varieties with red leaves.   This blend is great for edging your raised beds as it provides a nice contrast to all of the green vegetable plants. The varieties in this seed packet include the following: Marvel of Four Seasons (butterhead) Lolla […]