Item Number: SNV1511
Flashy Trout's Back Lettuce Seeds (Organic)
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Description
Description
Flashy Trout's Back lettuce, originating from Europe, is a unique and visually appealing heirloom cultivar known for its striking appearance and mild flavor. Within the Flashy Trout's Back lettuce family, there aren't distinct subspecies, but this variety stands out for its distinct characteristics. The plant boasts a visually captivating appearance with leaves that feature vibrant red speckles or splotches against a light green background, resembling the markings on a trout's back, hence its name. Its frilly, ruffled leaves add an ornamental charm to gardens and salads, making it a popular choice among gardeners.
Variety Details
- Plant type: Annual
- Growth habit: Herbaceous
- Crop category: Lettuce
- Kitchen profile: Flashy Trout's Back lettuce, originating from Europe, is a unique and visually appealing heirloom cultivar known for its striking appearance and mild flavor.
- 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 Flashy Trout's Back 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 Flashy Trout's Back 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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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb
Dimensions: 4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
Features
- Heat Tolerant
- Open-Pollinated
- Succession Planting
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
Soil & Water: Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall.
Harvesting & Storage: Begin harvesting outer leaves as soon as they are large enough and continue until a central stalk begins to form, which signals the end of the harvest period. You can also harvest the entire plant when it's mature but still young and crisp.
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