Territorial Seed Company Lettuce
Best cold-hardy choice for home gardeners seeking reliable off-season harvests.
This heirloom butterhead is the ultimate insurance policy for gardeners battling unpredictable frost. You sacrifice the dense, uniform heads of commercial varieties for a loose, reddish-brown leaf that thrives in the cold, proving that resilience is the best flavor profile for a winter harvest.
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Cold-climate gardeners seeking fresh greens during winter months
- Gourmet cooks prioritizing superior taste and tender leaf texture
- Home gardeners wanting visually striking, colorful salad ingredients
Who should skip it
- Casual growers needing low-maintenance, flexible planting schedules
- Hungry families expecting high-volume, year-round salad production
- Gardeners looking for heat-tolerant lettuce varieties for summer harvests
Performance breakdown
Cold Hardiness
Exceptional resilience against frost makes this a standout for shoulder-season harvests.
Ease of Cultivation
Minimal fertilizer needs and straightforward thinning requirements simplify the growing process.
Maturity Speed
Rapid 50-55 day cycle allows for multiple quick successions throughout the year.
Genetic Reliability
Heirloom, open-pollinated seeds ensure consistent, predictable traits for every home gardener.
Disease Resistance
Robust genetics provide reliable protection against common lettuce-specific pathogens.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable for spring, fall, and winter sowing in diverse climate zones.
Key Specs
Days to Maturity
50-55 days
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
Seed Depth
1/8 inch
Seed Spacing
1 inch
Row Spacing
16–18 inches
Thinning Distance
10–16 inches
Minimum Germination Rate
80%
Seed Life
3 years
Is Organic
false
Planting Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
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