{"product_id":"lettuce-crisp-mint-seeds","title":"Lettuce ‘Crisp Mint’ Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLettuce ‘Crisp Mint’\u003c\/b\u003e (\u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e), a standout heirloom romaine-type lettuce celebrated for its intensely savoyed, mint-green leaves and exceptional texture. True to its name, 'Crisp Mint' produces upright, dense heads packed with sweet, tender leaves that feature a satisfying, juicy crunch—without a trace of bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelected for its high adaptability and slow-to-bolt nature, 'Crisp Mint' performs admirably through unpredictable spring and summer weather when other romaine varieties struggle. Its unique, ruffled leaf margins hold salad dressings exceptionally well, making it a favorite for gourmet farm-to-table salads, homestead Caesar bowls, and fresh sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGourmet Texture \u0026amp; Flavor:\u003c\/b\u003e Exceptionally sweet, crisp, and juicy with zero bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlow to Bolt:\u003c\/b\u003e Superior heat resistance extends your harvest window into the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStriking Savoyed Leaves:\u003c\/b\u003e Distinctive mint-green, crinkled foliage that holds salad dressings beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCut-and-Come-Again Versatility:\u003c\/b\u003e Harvest outer leaves for continuous harvests or wait for full, upright heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompact \u0026amp; Productive:\u003c\/b\u003e Ideal for raised beds, traditional garden rows, and container gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information (Australia):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/i\u003e 'Crisp Mint'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Cool-to-Warm Season Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Upright Rosette \/ Cos-Romaine Type (\u003ci\u003eNon-vining\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperate\/Cool (e.g., Victoria, Tasmania):\u003c\/b\u003e Spring and Autumn (sow successionally every 2–3 weeks for ongoing harvests; protect from mid-summer heat extremes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn through Early Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTropical:\u003c\/b\u003e Autumn to Early Winter (grow in cool, partially shaded positions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSun Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade (appreciates light afternoon shade in warmer shoulder seasons).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 3mm–5mm deep (\u003ci\u003eCover lightly; lettuce seeds require light exposure to break dormancy and germinate cleanly\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e 20cm–25cm apart for full heads (10cm–15cm for baby leaf harvest).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 25cm–30cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temp:\u003c\/b\u003e 12°C–20°C (germination drops significantly in soil temperatures above 24°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 7–12 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed to Bloom\/Harvest Time:\u003c\/b\u003e 30–35 days for baby leaf; 50–60 days for mature upright heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGardener’s Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct sow or transplant seedlings into rich, free-draining soil amended with well-rotted compost. Keep the soil consistently moist to maintain juicy leaf crispness and prevent heat stress. Harvest early in the morning when moisture content is highest for maximum vase life and leaf crunch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorry we can not send to W.A at this time \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e50 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gatherer Forager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54671945007377,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4323\/7905\/files\/Lettucecrispmint.jpg?v=1789449426","url":"https:\/\/www.gathererforager.com\/products\/lettuce-crisp-mint-seeds","provider":"Gatherer Forager","version":"1.0","type":"link"}