{"product_id":"100-graines-de-laitue-sucrine-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","title":"100 Sweet Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca sativa)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elongifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugarloaf lettuce, little romaine, Bordeaux sugarloaf: this is a miniature romaine, denser and milder. Its name is no exaggeration—it is the sweetest of lettuces, without the bitterness that can sometimes be a drawback in others. Its small size makes it the ideal salad for one or two people, harvested whole as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, sweet flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e the least bitter of lettuces, much appreciated by children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick leaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e both tender and crisp, with a prominent central rib.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual size:\u003c\/strong\u003e a small, dense head, perfect for harvesting one at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood heat tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e it bolts less quickly than most lettuces, making it especially suitable for summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun in spring and autumn, partial shade in midsummer. It tolerates heat better than other lettuces, though it is not immune to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e cool, loose, humus-rich, and well-drained. Consistent soil moisture remains crucial: drying out causes the lettuce to bolt and develops bitterness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e sow barely covered, as the seeds need light to germinate. In a nursery bed, directly in the ground, or in a pot, from March to August, staggering sowings every two weeks. Caution: above 25 °C, lettuce seeds enter dormancy and will no longer germinate—sow in the shade or at the end of the day during hot weather. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/comment-semer-graines-coton-godet-terre\"\u003ehow to sow your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant at the 4- or 5-leaf stage, spacing plants just 20 cm apart—its small size allows it to be planted more closely than other lettuces, a real advantage in a small vegetable garden or container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not bury the crown\u003c\/strong\u003e, as this may cause rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly at the base in the morning, without wetting the foliage. Mulch to retain moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting advice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the entire head at ground level as soon as it is well formed—it is generally eaten all at once, which is its main advantage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave the stem base in the ground: it often produces a few tender regrowths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeneficial pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts compact size makes it an excellent intercrop, even in small spaces. It grows well with \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/500-graines-de-carotte-nantaise-legumes-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e, radishes, and strawberries. See also \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/products\/250-graines-de-laitue-romaine-jardin-potager-legumes-semences-paysannes\"\u003eromaine lettuce\u003c\/a\u003e, of which it is the miniature version, and \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/associations-legumes-potager\"\u003evegetable garden companion planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits for biodiversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet one plant bolt at the end of the season: its small yellow flowers attract hoverflies and solitary bees, while its seeds feed goldfinches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts rapid growth helps keep the soil covered between two main crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw in salads, its mildness needs nothing more than a simple drizzle of oil. It is also excellent halved and grilled on a plancha, or braised whole as a side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting your own seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLet a healthy plant bolt: it will produce a flowering stalk followed by tufted achenes, which should be harvested as they ripen over time. Since lettuce is self-pollinating, cross-pollination is rare—making it an ideal species for beginners in seed production. See \u003ca href=\"\/ko-intl\/blogs\/le-coin-des-graines\/conserver-ses-graines\"\u003ehow to save your seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommitment to Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e at SemiSauvage - Permaculture, we grow and select our seeds with respect for all living things as our guiding principle. Based near the Auvergne Volcanoes, we choose open-pollinated, non-hybrid varieties, test them for germination rates, and carefully sort and package them without any chemical treatment. Our belief is that gardeners should regain the ability to resow, year after year, seeds that truly belong to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sweetest of lettuces, in an individual size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SemiSauvage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866980659533,"sku":"3760335360961","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1658\/2477\/files\/193-laitue-sucrine-fond-blanc.webp?v=1719996573","url":"https:\/\/semisauvage.com\/ko-intl\/products\/100-graines-de-laitue-sucrine-legume-ancien-jardin-potager-semences-paysannes","provider":"SemiSauvage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}