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Escarole Natacha Lettuce Seeds - Hardy Heirloom Variety with Tender Leaves & Creamy Hearts, Ideal for Gourmet Salads
$4.99 CAD
Maturity

85 Days
Sunlight

Full Sun
Watering

Regular

Difficulty

Easy to grow
Life cycle

Annual
Grow Zones

4 - 9

Quick Reference

Zones

Plant Hardiness Zones describe the average minimum winter temperature for a region. They tell you where a plant can reliably survive outdoors. For example, Zone 5 can handle colder winters than Zone 9. Matching a plant to your zone increases the chance of long-term success.

Days

  • For food crops: Days to maturity is the expected number of days from planting to first harvest. This helps gardeners plan their growing season and time their harvests.
  • For non-food plants: Days to germination indicates how long it usually takes seeds to sprout under normal conditions. This is key for starting seeds successfully.

Types

  • F1 (Hybrid): A cross between two parent varieties. Hybrids are bred for vigor, uniformity, and specific traits such as disease resistance. Seeds saved from F1 plants don’t grow true to type. That means if you try to regrow them from seed, the plant won't necessarily be the same as last year's
  • OP (Open-Pollinated): Varieties that naturally pollinate and remain stable across generations. Seeds can be saved and replanted with consistent results.
  • HM (Heirloom): An open-pollinated variety that has been handed down for many generations. Heirlooms are valued for flavor, tradition, and genetic diversity.

Grows

  • Outdoors: Well-suited for garden beds, raised beds, or open soil, where natural conditions are stable.
  • Windowsill: Compact plants that thrive in containers indoors, often needing only modest light.
  • Anywhere: Highly adaptable plants that perform reliably in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Lifecycle

  • Annual: Grows, flowers, sets seed, and dies in one growing season. Many vegetables and flowers are annuals.
  • Perennial: Lives for multiple years, regrowing each season after going dormant. Often used in landscaping or long-term food crops.
  • Sp. Perennial (Self-Perennializing): A plant that reseeds itself or self-pollinates, giving the effect of perennial growth even if individual plants live shorter lives.

Size

Indicates the recommended container size or soil depth for best growth.

  • “X″ Pot”: The ideal pot diameter (e.g., 5″ Pot), ensuring enough root space.
  • DS (Deep Soil): Requires planting directly in the ground or in a deep raised bed, as shallow pots restrict growth.
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  • Stunning Visuals: Grows into big, heavy heads featuring abundant, tender leaves that transition to creamy, blanched hearts, adding a touch of elegance to your garden.
  • Flexible Growing Conditions: Thrives in cooler climates with optimal air temperatures ranging from 50°F to 75°F, suitable for early spring or fall planting.
  • Quick Harvest Cycle: Ready to begin harvesting leaves as soon as they mature, providing a steady supply of fresh greens.
  • Versatile Culinary Star: Excels in fresh salads with its mild, delicate flavor or can be gently wilted into various dishes, enhancing their taste and texture.
  • Robust Grower: Displays strong resistance to common lettuce pests and mildew, ensuring a bountiful and healthy crop.

Elevate your garden and culinary experiences with Escarole Natacha Lettuce Seeds. This heirloom variety is renowned for its lush, voluminous heads and tender leaves that transition into creamy, flavorful hearts. Perfect for gourmet salads, this lettuce variety is a must-have for any salad enthusiast or gourmet kitchen garden.

Escarole Natacha thrives in cooler climates, making it ideal for early spring or fall planting. The seeds can be started indoors or directly sown into the garden, offering flexibility for your gardening schedule. With a quick harvest cycle, you'll enjoy a steady supply of fresh, vibrant greens that are not only delicious but also add a touch of elegance to your garden. Resistant to common pests and mildew, this robust grower ensures a healthy and bountiful crop. Transform your meals with the mild, delicate flavor of Natacha, whether enjoyed fresh or gently wilted into your favorite dishes.
Size
How much seed do I need?

Seeds per gram: 800
Average germination rate: 85%

Package sizes

  • 100 seeds — 85 plants — covers about 68–85 sq. ft.
  • 500 seeds — 425 plants — covers about 340–425 sq. ft.

Plant growth and coverage

  • Compact, head-forming rosette habit
  • Height: 20–30 cm (8–12 in)
  • Spread: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)
  • Spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in) between plants; rows 30–45 cm (12–18 in) apart
  • Cool-season crop; best at 10–24°C (50–75°F)
  • Each plant covers roughly 0.8–1.0 sq. ft. at recommended spacing

Choosing a packet size

  • The 100-seed packet is ideal for home gardeners and small beds, providing enough plants for steady harvests and succession sowings.
  • The 500-seed packet suits larger gardens, community plots, and market growers aiming for multiple successions or broad bed coverage.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS

Sow Escarole Natacha Lettuce seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Alternatively, direct sow into the garden as the soil warms, approximately 4 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds a quarter inch deep in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.

Germination occurs within 7-14 days. Once seedlings are sturdy, transplant them outdoors, spacing them 12 inches apart. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week before transplanting.

Provide consistent moisture, and ensure the plants receive full sun to partial shade. Harvest when heads are full and leaves are vibrant green. Cut at the base to encourage regrowth. Enjoy fresh in salads or lightly sautéed.
SHIPPING & RETURNS

In Canada, we use fast shipping from our Canadian warehouses. You can expect delivery in 1-3 days.

In the USA, We use our US warehouses, and you can expect your order in 1-3 days, too.

No postaged lettermail or slow shipping from across the world. No customs fees or orders withheld at the border. Tracking numbers for all orders.

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible. Our return policy covers you for late, damaged or defective products.

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