Northern Seeds
Lettuce, Deer Tongue
Lettuce, Deer Tongue
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An old heirloom (pre-1840) prized for its delicate nutty flavour. Triangular leaves, resembling deer tongues, fan out of a compact heart.
+/- 350 Seeds
Certified organic by Quebec Vrai
Growing recommendations
Lettuce can be direct seeded or transplanted in successions early in the spring until late summer. Sow seeds and barely cover with soil (1/4”) – seeds need light to germinate but the germinated seeds will die if allowed to dry out. Space or thin head lettuce to 12”. Lettuce for mixed greens can be seeded more densely, ideally in rows for ease of harvest.
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Shipping and Order Fulfillment
We ship throughout Canada. You can select one of two flat rate shipping options at checkout: $5 for lettermail or $23 for expedited (with Canada Post).
Alternately, you can choose to pick up your order at the farm in Farrellton, QC.
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The trialing allows us to test varieties of a same species side by side and determine which one(s) taste and perform the best.
Breeding and variety maintenance means selecting for traits that are desirable such as flavor, texture, disease resitance, earliness and hardiness, just to mention a few.
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