Metta Lettuce Mix Art Pack Seeds
In the Pali language of ancient Buddhism, "Metta" is the word for loving-kindness, the attribute of benevolence and good will felt toward others. In Hudson Valley Seed Co's neck of the woods, Metta evokes the name of a road and the nearby hamlet: Mettacahonts, a word likely of Mahican origin that means "tree-shaded creek." So, they named this lovely lettuce mix Metta to express their love for it, to embody the good will of sharing seeds, and to help customers feel connected to their little seed farm in this beautiful corner of the world.
Contains Flashy Butter Oak, Rouge d'Hiver, Buttercrunch Bibb Tango, and Hyper-Red Rumpled Wave lettuces.
Growing Instructions:
Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting. Succession sow 2-3 weeks apart until about 2 weeks before first fall frost. Cut each seeding 2-3 times before moving on to the next. You can also thin and allow plants to produce mature heads. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best-tasting leaves.
| Days to Germination | 3-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 28 days |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Row Spacing | 8" |
| Plant Spacing | 1" |
| Height at Maturity | 12" |
| Width at Maturity | 10" |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) and Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun) |
Art Packs
Hudson Valley Seed Co. Art Packs unite practical aspirations in the garden with the universal human desire for beauty, meaning, and joy. Each year, they release a call for art seeking artists to interpret the varieties in their collection, and hundreds of artists apply from across the United States. But there’s a lot more to an Art Pack than the beautiful exterior. Open it up, and a whole seedy world unfolds.
Meet the Makers
Hudson Valley Seed Co is the best source for heirloom and open-pollinated garden seeds and beautiful garden-themed contemporary art. They are a values-driven seed company that practices and celebrates responsible seed production and stewardship. They have our own certified organic farm in upstate New York where they produce much of what they sell.
The folks at Hudson Valley Seed Company are both farmers and storytellers who are committed to growing organically, sourcing locally and sustainably, and preserving crop diversity by selecting unique, rare, and hard-to-find varieties. Every seed in their catalog is open pollinated, many are heirloom and organic, and they are never GMO. They believe that a seed is more than meets the eye: it is a time capsule telling tales of the plants, crops, and people that came before us, and they work with a range of artists as diverse as their seeds to pass those stories down to present and future gardeners.