Variety Pack: This collection contains 14 heirloom varieties of lettuce. Iceberg, Black Seeded Simpson, Red Romaine, Parris Island COS Romaine, Lollo Rosso, Oakleaf, Buttercrunch, White Boston, Marvel of Four Seasons, Bronze Mignonette and more! Growing Ease: Lettuce seeds germinate quickly, typically within 7-10 days, when sown shallowly in fertile, well-drained soil and kept moist, making it an accessible crop for beginner gardeners. Climate Preference: Lettuce typically thrives in cooler temperatures, preferring partial shade in warmer regions, and can be harvested early as baby greens or later as mature heads in 45-60 days. Flavor and Texture: Offers a spectrum of tastes from mild and buttery (butterheads) to slightly bitter (lollo rosso) and earthy (red romaine), with textures ranging from crunchy (iceberg) to tender (buttercrunch). Quality: All Lettuce seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness: All Lettuce seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! Lettuce is a versatile and rewarding crop to grow from seed, offering a range of flavors, textures, and colors to suit any garden or plate. Varieties like iceberg lettuce, with its crisp, tightly packed heads, thrive in cooler weather and provide a satisfying crunch, while lollo rosso lettuce brings a vibrant, frilly red-green flair and a slightly bitter taste. Red romaine lettuce combines the classic romaine shape with striking reddish hues and a robust, earthy flavor, perfect for salads or grilling. Buttercrunch lettuce, a type of butterhead, offers soft, tender leaves with a mild, buttery taste, similar to White Boston lettuce and other butterhead lettuces, which form loose, delicate heads ideal for fresh eating. Growing lettuce from seed is straightforward: sow seeds shallowly in well-drained, fertile soil, keep them consistently moist, and provide partial shade in warmer climates. Most varieties germinate within 7-10 days and can be harvested as baby greens in a few weeks or as mature heads in 45-60 days, depending on the type and growing conditions.