AUSTRALIAN YELLOW LETTUCE

Lactuca sativa

ORGANIC

This Australian selection is one of the few lettuces that will stand through most of a hot Midwestern summer, and is a fabulously ornamental chartreuse to boot. Nancy Ondra, whose books and blog are a wellspring of garden inspiration, has used this lettuce to great effect. It is an impressive contrast plant for edible landscaping, and a great canvas for edible flower salads and crudités in the kitchen.

Sow these seeds directly into the garden in spring. Initial growth is vigorous. Plants miraculously resist bolting through summer sun and heat, becoming ever more voluptuous. Mature leaves are impressively large and puckered. Flavor is good, with just a hint of bitterness. Even bolting plants are ornamental, especially alongside Magenta Magic Orach and Spigariello Riccio.

Packet contains at least 300 seeds.

For more garden inspiration from Nancy Ondra, visit her website HERE. She also sells an impressive selection of rare seeds from her own gardens!