Everwilde Farms - 1/4 lb Organic Red Deer Tongue Leaf Lettuce Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet

Popular with pioneers because if its high productivity, Red Deer Tongue produces beautiful, crinkled lettuce leaves with good nutty flavor! The leaves are tender and variegated red and green in color. It is slow to bolt! Water regularly, but do not overwater. Wild lettuce, from which modern lettuce is derived, originated in Asia Minor. The ancient historian Herodotus records its presence on the tables of 6th century Persian kings, and throughout the following centuries it became a popular crop all over Europe. Columbus brought it with him to the New World, starting its spread over the North American continent. Without a doubt, lettuce now holds a place in nearly every garden on the globe.