{"product_id":"lettuce-butterhead-attraction-over-100-seeds","title":"Lettuce Butterhead Attraction - Over 100 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBaby Lettuce (Great Lakes Crisphead) Seeds | Heirloom \u0026amp; Non-GMO (Over 100 Seeds)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow a continuous supply of crisp, sweet, and crunchy salad greens right at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis premium seed pack contains over 100 high-germination, non-GMO heirloom seeds of the legendary Great Lakes crisphead lettuce variety (Lactuca sativa).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecially selected for its outstanding performance in the South African climate, it is the ultimate choice for backyard vegetable patches, raised garden beds, and container gardening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Great Lakes is famous for growing into tight, crunchy iceberg-style heads, it is also highly prized as a “baby leaf” lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy planting the seeds closely, you can harvest exceptionally tender, crinkled baby green leaves in just a few weeks for premium, restaurant-quality summer salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Our Heirloom Great Lakes Lettuce Seeds?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOver 100 Premium Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e: A generous pack size that gives you excellent value for money.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Heirloom \u0026amp; Non-GMO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Pure, natural plant genetics that allow you to harvest and save your own seeds for future seasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent Heat \u0026amp; Burn Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Unlike delicate European varieties, Great Lakes stands up remarkably well to hot South African afternoons without turning bitter or scorching at the leaf edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow to Bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Stays sweet and usable for longer, resisting the urge to prematurely go to seed when temperatures rise.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrunchiest Texture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Delivers that iconic, crisp, watery crunch that makes it the perfect base for braai side salads and burger toppings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSouth African Planting \u0026amp; Growing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat Lakes is a highly adaptable variety, making it exceptionally reliable across South Africa’s distinct climate zones:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to Plant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighveld \u0026amp; Inland\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow from August to March. 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