{"product_id":"lettuce-crisphead-hanson-improved-seeds","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Crisphead - Hanson Improved","description":"\u003cp\u003e75 – 85 days. These non-GMO Hanson Improved lettuce seeds grow into large green leaves and a white heart. Hanson Improved Lettuce is ready to harvest in 80 days. The Hanson Improved thrives in full sun or partial shade, and can be grown in zones 3-12. The leaves of the Hanson Improved have a mildly sweet flavor. Also known as 'Ewing's Excelsior', 'Gardener's Favorite' and 'King of the Market.' This lettuce is always sweet and never bitter. Green on the outside with curly leaves that have fringed edges and a white heart on the inside. Heat tolerant. Not recommended for shipping. Approx. 16,000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSelect a Different Use for This Seed:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"profile-links\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/lettuce-crisphead-hanson-improved-microgreens-seeds?variant=47735086152\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/tlm-microgreens.png?4946520050077590398\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eMicrogreen\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Hanson Improved Lettuce Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e lactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 – 85 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile with organic matter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases\/pests\/problems:\u003c\/strong\u003eLettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste. Susceptible to aphids and slugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds Per Package:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003e1 oz - Approximately 25,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e4 oz - Approximately 100,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Approximately 400,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Approximately 2,000,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e25 lb - Approximately 10,000,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1\/4 inch in fertile, organic soil with one inch between seeds. Make sure to allow enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well watered. Harvest eighty days after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistorical documents show that lettuce was being cultivated in Egypt 6,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35546656899227,"sku":"32468","price":5.42,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35546656964763,"sku":"32467","price":8.83,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35546657030299,"sku":"32466","price":17.71,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":35546657128603,"sku":"41132","price":74.5,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Lb","offer_id":35546657226907,"sku":"42197","price":194.5,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/lettuce-crisphead-hanson-improved-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597674118","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/lettuce-crisphead-hanson-improved-seeds","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}