Devil's Tongue Lettuce Seeds (Organic)

Devil's Tongue Lettuce, originating from Europe, is recognized for its striking appearance and unique characteristics. The plant showcases a distinctive appearance with elongated leaves that resemble the shape of a tongue, exhibiting vibrant shades of red and green. Its striking coloring and ruffled leaf edges add an ornamental appeal to gardens and salads alike. Taste-wise, Devil's Tongue Lettuce offers a mild, slightly bitter flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it a versatile addition to culinary creations. The leaves are tender and crisp, providing a pleasing texture in salads or as a garnish.

Variety Details

• Plant type: Annual
• Growth habit: Herbaceous
• Crop category: Lettuce
• Kitchen profile: Taste-wise, Devil's Tongue Lettuce offers a mild, slightly bitter flavor with a hint of sweetness, making it a versatile addition to culinary creations.
• Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated
• Product format: Seed packet

Sowing & Growing

• Germination temperature: Optimal germination temperature ranges between 60-70°F (15-21°C).
• Light: Full Sun/Part Sun
• Planting season: Fall or Spring
• Starting location: Direct Sow or Start Indoors & Transplant

Prepare a fine seedbed for Devil's Tongue Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.

Before sowing Devil's Tongue Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.

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