Metta Lettuce Mix
$4.25
A mix of colors & textures for baby leaf lettuce. Enjoy all season long. In the Palli language of ancient Buddhism, “úMettain is the word for loving kindness , the attribute of benevolence and good will felt toward others. In our neck of the woods, “úMettain evokes the name of our road & the nearby hamlet: Mettacahonts, a word likely of Mahican origin that means tree shaded creek. So, this lovely lettuce mix was named Metta to express Hudson Valley Seed’s love for it, to embody the good will of sharing seeds, and to help their customers feel connected to their little seed farm in their beautiful corner of the world. Certified organic. Non-GMO, open pollinated seeds. Seed count: 250. Artwork by: Daryl Storrs
Growing: Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring & summer showings promptly to beat bolting. Succession sow 2-3 weeks apart until about 2 weeks before the first fall frost. Cut each seeding 2-3 times before moving on to the next. You can also thin and allow plants to produce mature heads. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best tasting leaves.
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About the Merchant
In the Pali language of ancient Buddhism, "Metta" is the word for loving-kindness, the attribute of benevolence and good will felt toward others. In our neck of the woods, "Metta" comprises the first two syllables of the name of our road and the nearby hamlet: Mettacahonts, a word likely of Mahican origin that means "tree-shaded creek." So, we named this lovely lettuce mix "Metta" to express our love for it and to help our customers feel connected to our beautiful corner of the world. This mix includes some of our very favorite lettuces, that all produce a baby leaf together: Flashy Butter Oak, Rouge d'Hiver, Buttercrunch Bibb, Tango, and Hyper-Red Rumpled Wave. Seed as season long, and cut each seeding 2-3 times before moving on to the next. You can also thin and allow plants to produce mature heads. Please note that although this variety is Certified Organic per USDA standards, it is not certified organic per Canadian standards and is not eligible for export to Canada.
Hudson Valley Seed Company | Accord, New York, USA | Est. 2004
Hudson Valley Seed Company is committed to growing organically, sourcing locally and sustainably, and preserving crop diversity by selecting unique, rare, and hard-to-find varieties. A values-driven seed farm celebrating responsible seed production and stewardship from the grounds of their certified organic farm in upstate New York where they produce heirloom and open-pollinated garden seeds, paired w/ beautiful garden-themed contemporary art-adorned packaging to stoke your horticultural imagination. We exclusively stock these limited release "Art Packs."
Additional information
| Weight | 0.1 oz |
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| Dimensions | 3.5 × 3.5 × 0.5 in |
