Organic 'Amish Deer Tongue' Lettuce

Organic 'Amish Deer Tongue' lettuce (Lactuca sativa), offered by the seed company Aimers

This heirloom variety is distinguished by its unique, medium-green, triangular leaves, arranged in a loose, slightly upright habit. The foliage offers a tender texture with a crisp core and a mild, slightly nutty flavor, ideal for harvesting young leaves. Slow to bolt, it ensures consistent and reliable production in cool conditions.

Propagation: Direct sowing in open ground
Plant height: 20 to 25 cm
Package size: Approximately 1,000 seeds
Harvest time: Approximately 35 days
Frost tolerance: Can withstand light frost
Companion plants: Radishes, carrots, onions
Incompatible plants: None notable

Planting and maintenance:
Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, then continue sowing every two weeks for a continuous harvest. Sow at a depth of about 3 mm, in rows spaced 45 cm apart, in rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Thin the seedlings to about 25-30 cm apart to encourage vigorous growth. Maintain consistent moisture and harvest leaf by leaf or the whole plant before it goes to seed to preserve sweetness.