Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Red Romaine is a striking Cos-type Lettuce producing upright, elongated leaves with attractive bi-coloured foliage in shades of green and deep red to bronze. The contrasting colours become particularly pronounced in good light and cooler growing conditions.

The leaves combine the satisfying crunch of a traditional Romaine with tender leafy growth and a fresh, mildly sweet flavour. Harvest them young for colourful baby-leaf salads, pick individual outer leaves as required, or allow plants to develop into full upright heads. The crisp leaves are excellent in salads, sandwiches and wraps and add beautiful colour to mixed salad greens.

Cos, or Romaine, is one of the oldest cultivated forms of lettuce and has a particularly long association with Mediterranean food and agriculture. Its characteristic upright growth, elongated leaves and substantial central ribs distinguish it from looseleaf, butterhead and crisphead types.

Red Romaine prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Like most lettuces, it performs best in mild conditions. Some afternoon shade can help maintain tender growth and delay bolting as temperatures increase.

Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Autumn to spring
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing

Sow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.

Space plants approximately 20–30 cm apart for full-sized plants, or sow more closely for baby-leaf harvesting. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.

Keep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting. Harvest individual outer leaves regularly while leaving the centre intact for continued production, or cut the entire plant once it reaches the desired size.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Red Sails is a fast-growing looseleaf lettuce producing light green, crinkled leaves with beautifully frilled edges that deepen to rich red-bronze as they mature. Renowned for its exceptional heat tolerance, this variety remains tender and mild-flavoured without becoming bitter in warmer conditions. An excellent choice for baby-leaf production, containers, and home gardens, it can be harvested in as little as 2–3 weeks for baby greens or allowed to develop into a full-sized head in just over six weeks.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest young leaves regularly for baby salads or allow plants to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Red Tango is a striking looseleaf lettuce with long, deeply lobed burgundy-red leaves forming a large, compact rosette. The inner leaves are a rich reddish-bronze, creating an attractive contrast that makes this variety as ornamental as it is productive. Fast growing, heat tolerant and slow to bolt, Red Tango is an excellent choice for colourful salad mixes and reliable harvests through the warmer months.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly for continuous production or allow plants to reach full size before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Rouge d'Hiver is a classic European heirloom romaine lettuce dating back to the 1800s. It produces large, upright heads with broad, flat leaves that range from green through bronze to deep red as they mature. Also known as Brown Romaine, this quick-growing variety is valued for its excellent flavour, tolerance of both cool conditions and summer heat when kept well watered, and its attractive colour in the garden and on the plate. Ready to harvest in approximately 55–65 days.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves as required or allow the full head to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Salad Bowl Green is a popular looseleaf lettuce producing long, deeply notched, wavy light green leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. This fast-growing variety remains mild even in warmer weather and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, providing a continuous supply of fresh leaves for salads. Harvest baby leaves early or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Salad Bowl Green is a popular looseleaf lettuce producing long, deeply notched, wavy light green leaves with a crisp texture and sweet flavour. This fast-growing variety remains mild even in warmer weather and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting, providing a continuous supply of fresh leaves for salads. Harvest baby leaves early or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Salad Bowl Red is a colourful looseleaf lettuce producing deeply notched, wavy leaves in rich bronze, with the inner leaves developing attractive bronze-red tones. Similar to Salad Bowl Green, this fast-growing variety has a crisp texture, sweet flavour and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting. Harvest young leaves for colourful salad mixes or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Salad Bowl Red is a colourful looseleaf lettuce producing deeply notched, wavy leaves in rich bronze, with the inner leaves developing attractive bronze-red tones. Similar to Salad Bowl Green, this fast-growing variety has a crisp texture, sweet flavour and is ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting. Harvest young leaves for colourful salad mixes or allow plants to reach full size in approximately 45–68 days.

Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous growth or allow plants to mature before cutting.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Saladin is a reliable Crisphead Lettuce producing dense, well-formed heads packed with crisp, succulent dark green leaves. An Iceberg-type variety, it combines excellent crunch with good flavour and has long been grown for both commercial production and the home vegetable garden.

The firm leaves and tightly packed heart have a refreshing, juicy texture that holds particularly well after harvest. Saladin is excellent shredded or torn into salads, layered into sandwiches and burgers, added to wraps or used as crisp lettuce cups.

Its uniform growth and substantial heads make Saladin a dependable choice where a traditional crisp lettuce is wanted. It performs particularly well from spring and autumn plantings, when mild temperatures allow heads to develop without excessive heat stress.

Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Crisphead lettuces were selected for their densely packed foliage, firm texture and crunchy hearts.

Saladin prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Regular watering is particularly important as the heads develop, helping produce succulent leaves and preventing stress that can lead to bitterness or premature bolting.

Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring
Mild climates: Spring and autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing

Sow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.

Space plants approximately 25–30 cm apart to allow the dense heads to develop fully. Grow in full sun during cooler weather or provide some afternoon shade as temperatures increase.

Keep soil consistently moist throughout growth, particularly while heads are forming. Harvest once heads are dense, firm and well developed, cutting cleanly at the base.

Maturity: approximately 60–70 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Superior is a hardy crisphead (iceberg) lettuce producing dense, well-formed heads with exceptionally crisp, refreshing leaves. Reliable and easy to grow, this variety is well suited to home gardens and provides excellent texture for salads, sandwiches and wraps.

Approximately 130 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing
Sow seed directly or raise seedlings, covering very lightly with 2–3 mm of soil. Plant in fertile, well drained soil in full sun or part shade, spacing plants 30 cm apart. Keep the soil evenly moist and provide afternoon shade during warmer weather. Harvest once firm heads have fully developed.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Tropicana is an exceptionally heat-tolerant Crisphead Lettuce producing attractive dark green leaves with deeply curled, frilled edges. Crisp and succulent, it combines the substantial texture of a heading lettuce with the decorative appearance of a leafy variety.

The leaves have a fresh, mild flavour and satisfying crunch, making them excellent for salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps. The heavily curled edges also add plenty of texture and volume to mixed salads.

Tropicana is particularly valued for its outstanding heat and bolt tolerance, allowing it to remain productive in conditions where many traditional lettuces quickly run to seed. Its rapid maturity of around 52 days makes it especially useful for successive sowings and extending the lettuce-growing season into warmer weather.

Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of climates and seasons.

Although Tropicana handles warm conditions particularly well, it still performs best in fertile, well-drained soil with a near-neutral pH and consistent moisture. Some afternoon shade can further improve leaf quality during periods of extreme heat.

Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
Approximately 60 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to spring; suitable for an extended warm-season harvest
Subtropics: Most of the year
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing

Sow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering. During hot weather, germination may be improved by starting seed in a cooler, shaded position.

Space plants approximately 25–30 cm apart for mature plants. Grow in full sun during mild weather, with some afternoon shade beneficial during periods of intense heat.

Keep soil consistently moist to encourage crisp, tender growth and reduce stress. Harvest individual outer leaves as required or allow plants to mature before cutting the whole lettuce at the base.

Maturity: approximately 52 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Webb’s Wonderful is a classic Crisphead Lettuce producing large, substantial heads of sweet, dark green leaves surrounding a firm, crisp white heart. The outer leaves are attractively wrinkled and textured, while the interior develops the satisfying crunch for which this old variety is particularly valued.

The leaves have an excellent sweet flavour and crisp, succulent texture, making them ideal for salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps. The firm inner heart is particularly good simply chopped and dressed, while the substantial outer leaves hold up well in mixed salads.

An old English variety dating from the 19th century, Webb’s Wonderful became a favourite with home gardeners for its impressive size, excellent flavour and reliability. Its resistance to premature bolting also gives it a longer harvesting window than many traditional heading lettuces.

Webb’s Wonderful performs well from spring and autumn sowings but is also an excellent summer variety, particularly where plants receive consistent moisture and some protection from extreme afternoon heat.

Lettuce is one of the world’s oldest cultivated salad vegetables, grown for thousands of years and spreading through the ancient Mediterranean world. Today its enormous diversity includes looseleaf, cos, butterhead and crisphead forms adapted to a wide range of climates and seasons.

Seed count: approximately 600–1,000 seeds/g
Approximately 200 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: Autumn to winter
Subtropics: Autumn to spring; summer with some afternoon shade
Mild climates: Spring to autumn
Cold climates: Spring to early autumn

Planting / Sowing

Sow shallowly, approximately 3–5 mm deep, directly into prepared soil or raise in trays for transplanting. Lettuce seed needs only a light covering and germinates best in cool to mild conditions.

Space plants approximately 25–30 cm apart to allow the large heads to develop fully. Grow in full sun during cooler weather, with some afternoon shade beneficial during hot conditions.

Keep soil consistently moist throughout growth, particularly while heads are forming. Regular watering encourages sweet, succulent leaves and helps reduce stress that can cause bitterness or premature bolting.

Harvest once heads are large and well developed with a firm, crisp heart, cutting cleanly at the base.

Maturity: approximately 64–87 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Cos Verdi Lettuce is a crisp, fresh green lettuce particularly well suited to baby leaf and microgreen production. It produces attractive bright green leaves with a mild, sweet flavour and tender texture, making it an excellent base for salads and mixed leaf blends.

Harvested young, the leaves are succulent and delicate while retaining the characteristic fresh flavour of Cos lettuce. Use in salads, sandwiches, wraps and burgers, or combine with other baby greens for a colourful homegrown salad mix.

Fast growing and easy to cultivate, Cos Verdi can be harvested at the microgreen stage or allowed to develop into larger baby leaves. For baby leaf production, regular cutting encourages further tender growth and provides multiple harvests under favourable conditions.

Approximately 800 seeds per gram

Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide

Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Year round
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Year round in a protected position

Planting / Sowing

For microgreens, sow seed densely over a moist growing medium and lightly press into the surface. Cover only very lightly, as lettuce seed benefits from light during germination. Keep evenly moist and provide good airflow and bright light once seedlings emerge.

For baby leaf production, sow more thinly in trays, containers or garden beds. Harvest young leaves when they reach approximately 8–15 cm tall, cutting above the growing point where possible to encourage regrowth and further harvests.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Great Lakes lettuce microgreens have a mild, fresh flavour and crisp texture, making them an excellent base for salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes. Harvested at the young seedling stage, they are quick to grow and provide a tender, nutrient-rich addition to meals year round. Their bright green leaves and delicate taste pair well with almost any savoury dish.

Approximately 900 seeds per gram

When to Plant (Australia)

Tropics: April to August
Subtropics: March to October
Mild climates: February to November
Cold climates: Spring to autumn

Planting / Sowing

Sow seed densely over a shallow tray of quality seed-raising mix and cover very lightly with 2–3 mm of growing medium. Keep evenly moist in a bright position, avoiding direct hot sun during germination. Harvest with scissors once the cotyledons have fully opened and the first true leaves begin to emerge, usually in 7–14 days.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Great Lakes Lettuce is a classic crisphead variety that also performs beautifully as a baby leaf and microgreen. It produces fresh green leaves with a crisp texture and mild, refreshing flavour, making it an excellent addition to salad mixes, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes.

Harvested young, the leaves are tender and succulent with the characteristic crunch and clean flavour of lettuce. As baby leaf, Great Lakes provides attractive, versatile greens that pair easily with stronger-flavoured mustards, herbs and other salad varieties.

Fast growing and easy to cultivate, Great Lakes can be harvested at the microgreen stage or grown on for larger baby leaves. Regular sowings provide a continuous supply of fresh greens throughout the year when grown under suitable conditions.

Approximately 800 seeds per gram

Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide

Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Year round
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Year round in a protected position

Planting / Sowing

For microgreens, sow seed densely over a moist growing medium and lightly press into the surface. Cover only very lightly, as lettuce seed benefits from light during germination. Keep evenly moist and provide bright light and good airflow once seedlings emerge.

For baby leaf production, sow more thinly in trays, containers or garden beds. Harvest young leaves when they reach approximately 8–15 cm tall. Cut above the growing point where possible to encourage further growth and additional harvests.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Lollo Biondo Lettuce is a beautiful Italian loose-leaf variety producing bright green, heavily frilled leaves with an exceptionally tender texture. Its finely curled edges give baby leaf mixes excellent volume and visual interest, while its mild, fresh flavour pairs easily with other salad greens and herbs.

Particularly well suited to baby leaf production, Lollo Biondo can be harvested young for delicate, crisp leaves that are ideal for salads, sandwiches, wraps and garnishes. The intricate foliage makes it especially attractive in mixed salad blends and for culinary presentation.

Fast growing and easy to cultivate, Lollo Biondo can be harvested at the microgreen stage or grown on for larger baby leaves. Regular sowings provide a continuous supply of fresh, tender greens throughout the year under suitable growing conditions.

Approximately 800 seeds per gram

Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide

Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Year round
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Year round in a protected position

Planting / Sowing

For microgreens, sow seed densely over a moist growing medium and lightly press into the surface. Cover only very lightly, as lettuce seed benefits from light during germination. Keep evenly moist and provide bright light and good airflow once seedlings emerge.

For baby leaf production, sow more thinly in trays, containers or garden beds. Harvest young leaves when they reach approximately 8–15 cm tall. Cut above the growing point where possible to encourage regrowth and additional harvests.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

Lactuca sativa

Marvel of Four Seasons is a beautiful French heirloom lettuce prized for its richly coloured leaves and excellent flavour. The tender foliage develops shades of green, bronze and deep burgundy-red, creating an attractive contrast that makes this variety particularly valuable in baby leaf and microgreen mixes.

Young leaves are soft, succulent and mildly sweet, with a delicate buttery texture. They are excellent in salads, sandwiches and wraps or combined with other baby greens for colourful mixed-leaf harvests. The intensity of the red colouring can vary with growing conditions, with cooler temperatures often producing deeper tones.

Known in France as Merveille des Quatre Saisons, this historic butterhead lettuce has been cultivated since at least the nineteenth century. Its beauty, flavour and adaptability have ensured its continued popularity with home gardeners and market growers.

Approximately 800 seeds per gram

Microgreens & Baby Leaf Production: Year round Australia-wide

Tropics: Year round
Subtropics: Year round
Mild climates: Year round
Cold climates: Year round in a protected position

Planting / Sowing

For microgreens, sow seed densely over a moist growing medium and lightly press into the surface. Cover only very lightly, as lettuce seed benefits from light during germination. Keep evenly moist and provide bright light and good airflow once seedlings emerge.

For baby leaf production, sow more thinly in trays, containers or garden beds. Harvest young leaves when they reach approximately 8–15 cm tall. Cut above the growing point where possible to encourage regrowth and additional harvests.

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.