Ella Kropf Lettuce Seeds

Ella Kropf Lettuce Seeds – Sweet, Creamy Heirloom Butterhead

Ella Kropf Lettuce is a mid-size green butterhead variety prized for its sweet flavor, creamy texture, and crisp midribs. This historic Midwest heirloom, passed down since the 1930s, produces uniform, reliable heads that thrive in cooler spring and fall temperatures.

Why Grow Ella Kropf Lettuce?

• Delicious & Tender – Sweet, buttery leaves with a crisp bite.
• Consistent Growth – Forms uniform, mid-sized heads with excellent texture.
• Cool-Season Favorite – Best flavor in spring and fall, resistant to early bolting.
• Easy to Grow & Maintain – Reliable germination and great for home gardeners.

Growing Instructions:

• Days to Maturity: 68 days
• Planting Time: Start indoors March 1 or sow outdoors March 27 – June 30
• Optimal Germination Temp: 68°F (Germinates between 35-80°F)
• Spacing: 8” apart for full-sized heads
• Harvest: Cut when heads are fully formed but before bolting

Seed Saving Tips:

• Isolation Distance: 12’ to maintain purity
• Self-Pollinating: Rarely crosses with other lettuce varieties
• Harvest Seeds: As dandelion-like plumes appear, after several days of dry weather

Perfect for organic gardens, seed saving, and heirloom vegetable lovers, Ella Kropf Lettuce is a must-have for fresh salads and homegrown greens. Add this productive, flavorful heirloom to your garden today!

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