About the Merchant
This variety has been a seed farm stand-by since the beginning. We love to tell the story of our varieties, and the story of this one begins in the name. When we talk about locally grown food, we must remember that most seed has traveled thousands of miles and back again before landing in our gardens.The name of this exquisite lettuce – which is huge, sweet and slow to bolt – means "Italian" in German: proof that gardens everywhere are cosmopolitan gathering spots of plants from around the globe.That may be what attracted us to it in the first place, but it's stellar performance, great flavor, and huge proportions keep us growing and selecting and offering it each year. This is our favorite "thin and eat" varieties: the heads do get really large that we harvest every other when they are spaced 10" apart to let the remaining ones reach their pull potential.
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."
