{"product_id":"lettuce-leaf-bronze-guard-seeds","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Leaf - Bronze Guard","description":"\u003cp\u003e70 days.  This striking bronze\/green colored oakleaf type lettuce has great flavor, even when other lettuces are getting bitter.  Beautiful in the garden, in a salad, or as a garnish.  Great for adding some color as well as nice taste.  Does well in most climates and areas.  Approx. 16000 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBronze Guard Leaf Lettuce - Heirloom Vegetable Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Bronze Guard Leaf Lettuce \u003ci\u003e(Lactuca sativa ‘Bronze Guard’)\u003c\/i\u003e, is a type of leaf lettuce, favored for its beautiful color, it’s often used as a garnish. With a bitter, but still flavorful taste, it’s great in salads. The leaves are curled, with a light red color contrasting the green. It is very juicy for lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Guard lettuce will grow in almost any zone. It can be a winter crop in milder zones. It prefers full sun, but over heating can lead to tip burn and splitting. Harvest before the leaves get too large, for optimum flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce can have staggered planting for a continuous crop. The outer leaves can be picked before the inner leaves, and lettuce will keep growing, which allows for an extended harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 col-sm-6 plant-info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e Latin Name: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e Lactuca sativa \u003c\/i\u003e‘Bronze Guard’\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety: \u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOther Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf Lettuce\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per Oz: \u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 16,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx 70-79\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNon-GMO: \u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrganic:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Treated:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Pelleted:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Hybrid: \u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Pollinated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-11\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUses: \u003c\/strong\u003e Salads, sandwiches, cooking, garden\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemp Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun, or Partial Shade\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eResistances: \u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003eThis variety is a staff favorite.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clearfix\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-12 2 plant-info-table2\"\u003e\u003ctable class=\"table-responsive\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeed Planting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSeeds per Ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eGermination Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eDays to Germination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003e100' Row Yield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table1\"\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e1\/8”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eApprox 16,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e60 to 70 F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e5-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e12”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e18”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003e- 50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"plant-info-table\"\u003eFull Sun, or Partial Shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing: \u003c\/b\u003eIt’s recommended that you direct sow your seeds outdoors. Plant as soon as soil can be worked. If starting indoors, start seeds in trays 3 weeks before transplanting outside. Seeds need light to germinate, so do not cover them with too much soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTransplanting:\u003c\/b\u003e Harden off your lettuce for 3 days before planting outside. Roots are shallow, so be careful not to disturb the beds once they are planted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil Preference: \u003c\/b\u003eCool, loose soil. The temperature needs to be below 70 degrees for the seeds to germinate properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther Tips:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep soil moist, but not soggy. Lettuce needs direct sun, but over heating can cause it to wilt, or prematurely bolt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen harvesting, use scissors to cut what you need, and you will get growth for a few more weeks. Use leaves before they get too big, as they tend to get bitter the bigger they are.\u003c\/p\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  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"clear\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35546455539867,"sku":"11075","price":6.23,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":35546455572635,"sku":"11074","price":10.3,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":35546455605403,"sku":"11073","price":20.9,"currency_code":"PEN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0462\/6454\/9531\/products\/lettuce-leaf-bronze-guard-seed-wm_700.jpg?v=1597673322","url":"https:\/\/earthpak643-com.myshopify.com\/products\/lettuce-leaf-bronze-guard-seeds","provider":"earthpak643.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}