Grow a plant with a long and storied history with our Wild Lettuce seeds. This heirloom biennial, also known as Bitter Lettuce, has been a highly valued herb in traditional wellness practices for centuries. In its first year, it forms a rosette of leaves, and in the second, it sends up a tall, stately stalk that can reach over 6 feet. The plant is traditionally grown for its milky latex and its edible young leaves, which have a mildly bitter taste.
⭐ What you'll love
- A historic and revered medicinal herb in traditional practices worldwide.
- A tall, stately plant that adds a dramatic, architectural look to the garden.
- The young leaves are edible and can be added to salads.
- A very hardy and easy-to-grow plant from direct sowing.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 20 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Biennial
- Height: 4-7 feet
- Days to Maturity: Leaves can be harvested in the first year; flowers in the second.
- USDA Zone: 3-8
- Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
- Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in the fall or very early spring. This plant requires cool temperatures to germinate.
- Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
- Spacing: Space or thin plants to 6-12 inches apart.
- Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
- Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
- Harvest: Harvest young leaves for culinary use. For medicinal use, the plant is typically harvested when flowering in its second year.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
