Salanova Foundation Collection Lettuce is an exclusive open-pollinated variety bred for structure and yield in salad mixes. Compact and frost-tolerant, it matures in just 53 days from transplants and thrives across hardiness zones 3 through 11, making it reliable whether you're gardening in cold climates or mild ones. This conventional seed variety comes pelleted for easy handling, and it's specifically formulated to add loft and substance to mixed greens while delivering consistent, abundant harvests.
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Bred as a foundational base for salad mixes, this lettuce delivers the structure and bulk that transformed how commercial and home gardeners build their green blends. Its compact growth habit fits neatly into succession plantings, and the 53-day maturity from transplants means you can have harvestable heads in under two months. The frost tolerance opens the door to spring and fall crops in most of North America, while the open-pollinated genetics mean you're not locked into replanting hybrid seed every season.
Use this lettuce as the structural foundation in fresh salad mixes where you want substance and presence among lighter greens and herbs. Its role is to provide both volume and architectural interest, creating a salad that feels substantial and well-balanced rather than limp or insubstantial.
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Start seeds indoors in a controlled environment where temperatures stay between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Seeds are pelleted for easier handling. Sow at the proper depth and maintain consistent moisture until germination. Pelleted seeds have a shorter shelf life than raw seed, so use within one year of purchase and store in a cool, dark, dry place or in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent humidity fluctuations.
Transplant seedlings outdoors once soil can be worked in spring, or start transplants 4 to 6 weeks before your fall frost date. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days. Space transplants appropriately to accommodate the compact growth habit and allow for air circulation.
Harvest head lettuce when it reaches full size, typically 53 days after transplanting. Cut heads at soil level with a clean knife or pull the entire plant. For a continuous supply, harvest outer leaves as needed, or wait for the entire head to form before cutting. Harvest in the cool part of the day for maximum crispness.
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