{"product_id":"lettuce-seeds-bronze-arrow","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Bronze Arrow","description":"\u003cp\u003e40-50 days to maturity. \u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e. Bronze Arrow Leaf Lettuce Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, AAS winner. This lettuce is suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, containers, and greenhouses. Bronze Arrow is a striking loose-leaf lettuce, introduced as Bronze Beauty in 1947. It is known for its bronze-flushed green leaves, sweet flavor, and reliable cut-and-come-again harvests. Its deeply lobed, oakleaf-type foliage adds texture and color to salad mixes while staying tender and mild. Gardeners value this heirloom for its beauty, steady yields, and notably slow bolting in cool-season production. Approx. 28,800 seeds\/oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/the-vegetable-growing-guide-from-true-leaf-market\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual in zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.125 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Sow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose, fertile, well-drained soil with even moisture and plenty of organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cooler 55-70 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40-80 F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePests and Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for aphids, slugs, and rot in overly wet conditions. Slow bolting in cool-season production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Type Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, tender, mild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarden Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool weather, light frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--endattr--\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bronze Arrow Lettuce in the Vegetable Garden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Arrow can be direct sown outdoors in cool weather or started indoors for transplanting. Sow seeds 0.125 inch deep and keep the soil evenly moist for steady germination. Space plants 8-10 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart if growing for full looseleaf plants, or sow a bit more thickly for repeated cut-and-come-again harvests. Choose a site with fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. In spring and fall gardens, direct sowing is often the easiest method, while transplants can help create more uniform spacing and earlier harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety performs best when growth is steady, and stress is kept to a minimum. Lettuce benefits from consistent moisture, moderate fertility, and cool weather. A light mulch can help preserve soil moisture and moderate temperature as the season warms. In hotter regions, some afternoon shade can improve leaf tenderness and help delay bolting. Successive sowings every 2-3 weeks are a good way to extend harvests. Bronze Arrow is especially useful in salad gardens because it combines attractive color with sweet flavor and can be harvested over time by taking outer leaves while allowing the center to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Bronze Arrow Lettuce\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest Bronze Arrow by cutting outer leaves as needed once they are large enough to use, or cut the whole plant near the base for a full harvest. For the longest picking window, leave the center intact and continue taking outer leaves. Harvest regularly while leaves are young and tender for the best flavor and texture. Once plants begin to bolt, leaf quality declines, and bitterness can increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Bronze Arrow Garden Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBronze Arrow is an old looseleaf oakleaf-type lettuce introduced under the name Bronze Beauty and recognized in All-America Selections trials in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts bronze-tipped green foliage makes it especially attractive in mixed salad beds and market displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis heirloom is well regarded for sweet flavor, tender leaves, and dependable cut-and-come-again performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts slow-bolting habit makes it a useful choice for gardeners who want a longer harvest window from a looseleaf lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips From Our Gardeners\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooseleaf lettuces like this one are easiest to love when you harvest often and keep them growing steadily. Snip outer leaves young, water before the soil dries hard, and give a little afternoon shade if spring turns warm too fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 20.7517%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"89\" width=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/jerry-sawyer-compressed.jpg?v=1653940293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 75.2483%;\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eBronze Arrow Lettuce Seeds Per Package:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 g Packet - Approximately 1,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 oz - Bulk - Approximately 28,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz - Bulk - Approximately  115,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 lb - Bulk - Approximately 460,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 lb - Bulk - Approximately 2,30,000Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e25 lb - Wholesale - Approximately 11,000,000 Seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GMO Bronze Arrow Lettuce seeds are available for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/trueleafmarket.com\/pages\/shipping-information\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Free Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e on qualifying orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\n","brand":"Mountain Valley Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"1g Packet","offer_id":45174577627251,"sku":"83794","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":45174577660019,"sku":"83795","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":45174577692787,"sku":"83796","price":21.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":45174577725555,"sku":"64594","price":62.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 lb","offer_id":45174577758323,"sku":"83797","price":236.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"25 lb","offer_id":45174577791091,"sku":"83798","price":944.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2016\/2681\/files\/1782919288_lettuce_bronze_arrow_comp_08e854b5-112d-4981-aeee-471fa4c4ef15.jpg?v=1783359983","url":"https:\/\/store.trueleafmarket.com\/products\/lettuce-seeds-bronze-arrow","provider":"True Leaf Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}