{"product_id":"organic-wild-lettuce","title":"Wild Lettuce Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild Lettuce ( Lactuca virosa ) is a hardy biennial herb prized for its distinctive foliage and traditional herbal uses. With its tall, upright growth habit and deeply lobed green leaves, this plant adds a striking presence to herb gardens and naturalized areas. In its second year, wild lettuce produces clusters of small yellow flowers, enhancing its ornamental appeal while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Adaptable and easy to grow, wild lettuce thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLactuca virosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lettuce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wild lettuce is known for its traditional role in traditional herbal practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded harvest window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e :Spring or Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacket directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use packet-specific measurements when exact sowing figures are absent from the current record\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjust sowing to local soil temperature, frost dates, and seasonal conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a fine seedbed for Wild Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, this resilient plant self-seeds readily, ensuring its place in your garden for years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild lettuce is known for its traditional role in traditional herbal practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Wild Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/herb-seeds\"\u003eHerb Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strictly Medicinal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41569379287153,"sku":"SNV7115","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/Wild_lettuce_lactuca_virosa.jpg?v=1747080251","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-wild-lettuce","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}