Lettuce - Crisp Mint Seedling

These are Crisp Mint lettuce seedlings, an open-pollinated heirloom romaine variety. The seeds came from Baker Creek Rare Seeds (rareseeds.com). Crisp Mint is a romaine type that grows up to about 10 inches tall with ruffled, mint-green leaves. The name comes from the leaf shape, not the flavor. It's known for being sweet, crunchy, and mild without turning bitter, even into the warmer months. It matures in roughly 60 to 65 days and does well in both garden beds and containers.

This is a really nice variety if you're into salads or just want a dependable lettuce for the home garden. It's well suited for spring and fall growing, and it handles a bit of heat better than a lot of other romaines. The leaves have a great texture that works especially well for things like Caesar salads. Seeds are non-GMO heirloom, so you can save seed from your own plants down the road if you want to keep it going.