Great Lakes 118 Lettuce Seeds

45 days. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce. This early-maturing plant produces excellent yields of leaf lettuce. It is a popular heirloom loose-leaf lettuce variety and is known for its fast growth, tenderness, and adaptability. Very flavorful and of superb quality. This is one of the most popular leaf lettuce varieties on the market. Its frilled, crumpled leaves are crisp, tender, and very flavorful. The crisp leaves are perfect for salads and garnishes. You can grow it as a baby lettuce in 28 days. It grows best in cool weather. It withstands heat, drought, and light frost. Slow to bolt. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 536700. A 1850 heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM, LD, TB.

Moringa oleifera. Open Pollinated. Moringa Tree. This tree produces excellent yields of edible slender fruits, commonly known as drumsticks. It is grown for its young seed pods and leaves, which are used as vegetables and as herbal medicine. In the Philippines and Indonesia, it is grown for its leaves, which are eaten as a vegetable. The leaves are the most nutritious part of the plant, being a significant source of Vitamins A, B, C, and K, and high in Beta-Carotene, Manganese, and Protein. The leaves are cooked and used similarly to spinach, and dried and crushed into a powder for soups and sauces. The seeds are eaten like peas or roasted like nuts. It is also used for water purification. The fruits are prepared as a culinary vegetable, often cut into shorter lengths and stewed in curries and soups. The taste is similar to asparagus with a hint of green beans. The bark, sap, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers are used in traditional medicine. It is a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions but prefers neutral to slightly acidic, well-drained, sandy soil. In waterlogged soil, roots tend to rot. The Moringa does not tolerate freezing or frost. It can be grown in large containers and brought indoors during cold temperatures. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. Also known as Drumstick Tree, Horseradish Tree, Ben Oil Tree, and Benzolive Tree. An excellent choice for home gardens, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, MIA 22848. A variety from India.

72 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. California Wonder TMR 300 Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of 4 ½” dark glossy green thick walled bell peppers. Peppers turn from green to red when they mature. An improved version of the California Wonder. Perfect for salads, stuffing, and cooking. Excellent freezer pepper. Also known as Cal Wonder TMR 300 Pepper. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.

65 days. Brassica oleracea. Open Pollinated. All Seasons Cabbage. This early-maturing plant produces very flavorful heads of light-green cabbage. The heads average 10 to 12 in diameter and weigh 10 to 12 lbs. It is used for making sauerkraut. It is one of the earliest and best cabbages around. Very reliable. A good midseason cabbage for those regions with a moderate to warm summer. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for spring, summer, and fall crops. An excellent choice for home gardens. Also known as Vandergaw and Novelty. An heirloom variety dating back to the 1890s. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5988. A variety from the USA.

1963 All-America Selections Winner! 60 days. Lactuca sativa. Open Pollinated. New York 12 Lettuce. The plant produces good yields of large crisphead lettuce. The crisp leaves are delicious and perfect for sandwiches, salads, and garnish. A heat-resistant variety that is excellent for fall crops in the South. It is tolerant to stress, poor soils, and bolting in the summer heat. Heat Tolerant. It was introduced in the 1960s by Cornell University. Good shipper variety for commercial growers. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 190235. An heirloom variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TB.

90 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Super Heavyweight Pepper. The plant produces good yields of giant 6" long by 8" wide sweet bell peppers. Peppers get as big as ½ lb, have thick walls, and turn from green to gold when mature. High in Vitamin C. Excellent for stuffing or eating fresh. Impress your neighbors and grow a Giant Sweet Pepper. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. Disease Resistant: PVY, TMV.