Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue'
Lettuce
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Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Description
A true heirloom that originated in North America and was written about as long ago as 1740's by European settlers. Legendary for its renowned tenderness and succulent mild flavor. You simply cannot improve upon this old time favorite when it comes to loose leaf lettuce. It will be ready for you to harvest in about 55 days.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Blooming
Unless you are allowing the lettuce plants to set seed for seed harvesting, you should not allow the plants to flower. Blooms dense clusters of small yellow flowers.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Growth
Widely variable, leafy, cool-season annuals. Grows best in full sun. The leaves are edible and can mature into a range of colors and forms.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Planting
Sow when threat of frost has passed. Sow seeds directly into the ground in early spring. Cover seeds with a light layer of soil. Provide at least 4" of space between seedlings.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Pest
Earwigs, snails and slugs need to be controlled for.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Interesting facts
Lettuces are in the same plant family as the sunflower and dandelion. Although they may not look similar from their foliar characteristics, their flowers look very similar. There are around 100 species of Lactuca.
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Deer Tongue') - Soil and irrigation
Needs well-draining soils that have high air porosity. Does best in highly organic, garden soil.
