Lettuce

65 days. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Tom Thumb Lettuce. This small compact plant produces excellent yields of small butterhead lettuce. Each head is a perfect size, 3 to 4" across, for a crispy and tasty salad. It is perfect for salads and garnishes. It is excellent summer lettuce as it tolerates high temperatures at maturity and resists bolting better than larger varieties. Heat Tolerant. Perfect for container gardening, hanging baskets, or small gardens where space is very limited. Suitable for greenhouses. An excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 536767. An 1850 heirloom from England.

65 days. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Webb's Wonderful Lettuce. The plant produces good yields of very large crisphead lettuce. It has an exceptional buttery and mild flavor like butterhead lettuce. The crisp leaves are perfect for sandwiches, salads, and garnishes. Does well in hot weather, dry or wet conditions. Slow to bolt. Suitable for the Southern region of the country. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 234624. An 1890 heirloom variety from England. Disease Resistant: V.