Lettuce, Wild (Wild Lettuce) (Lactuca virosa) seeds, organic
$3.95 – $18.00
Family: Aster (Asteracea)
Hardy to Zones 5 to 9, readily grown as a spring-planted annual
(Lettuce Opium, Wild Lettuce, Bitter Lettuce) Overwintering annual or biennial. Native to Central and Southern Europe. Young plants of giant wild lettuce are a good ingredient for heroic salads. I eat the leaves freely in the winter to early spring. This is the most cold hardy of all lettuces, in the right circumstances producing very reasonable salads midwinter, which is before the plant goes tough and bitter. Lactuca virosa is a preferred wild species from Europe–highest latex content, nutrient dense, good winter salad, bright purple-black seeds, much less spiny than the weedy types (e.g Lactuca serriola), which we do not carry. Traditional usage (TWM): Sedative, pain-relieving, antispasmodic, digestive bitter, euphoric used to treat insomnia, restlessness, bodily pain, painful menses, digestive woes. Source of lactucarium, the white latex that contains alkaloids (Lactucin) and sesquiterpene lactones. Sow in spring or fall, in pots outdoors or directly in beds outdoors. Barely cover seed with soil and tamp securely, then keep cool and evenly moist until germination, which takes 10 to 20 days. In very cold soil conditions (freezing and thawing), germination will take longer. Seeds planted outdoors on 2_11_22, rampant germination on 3_18_2022, in concert with full moon, 37 day induction period. Meanwhile very warm soil temperatures will retard or disallow germination. Indoor growers will often be disappointed–the wild plant needs cool temperatures to germinate. Transplant or thin to 6 inches apart. Flowers yellow to 6 feet.
Packet contains ~20 seeds
1 g contains ~1,200 seeds
Certified Organically Grown
Andrew Grossberg (verified owner) –
I planted these last year in zone 7a and I think they all sprouted. I had to thin some out. Despite a harsh winter they’re still going!
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Richo Cech –
hi andrew, good going! my current reality with wild lettuce is that i sowed a stretch of it for seed production back in January and its very green at the moment.
Richo
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Brenda Schlupp –
Hi! Two questions…
I live in Southern Ontario in zine 4b, Can I grow this? Can I grow it indoors?
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Richo Cech –
Not hardy to overwinter in a zone 4, yet easily planted in the spring as an annual. Its a wild plant, it likes the garden conditions, doesn’t really develop normally in a pot indoors. r
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Pam Keenan –
I want to buy plants not seeds CA you help me pkease
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Richo Cech –
wild lettuce plants currently in stock. hard to navigate you there from here but just put “wild lettuce” in the search engine and then click on the plant, not the seeds. this is the url https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/product/lettuce-wild-wild-lettuce-lactuca-virosa-potted-plant-organic/
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Faithmet (verified owner) –
I live in OK. Last year was my first year to try to grow from seeds. Very easy to grow. I covered in 4” of mulch for the Winter and its growing back already.
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Marcia Staples –
Are these seeds non-gmo? Are these seeds an heirloom variety?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Marcia, yes, all our seeds are non-gmo. Yes, you can call them heirloom if you like. Here’s a link to iour seed integrity page that describes the meaning of these terms. https://strictlymedicinalseeds.com/organic-certifications/
Richo
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Lisa Avery –
Hi! Because this is essentially a “weed” type plant, I am considering planting it on the outside of our fenced in landscaped area- however, can you tell me if this is one that the deer and rabbits love or leave??
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lisa, I think deer and rabbits like it, Richo
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Patty –
When can i try to grow these seeds in Tn zone 7a
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Richo Cech –
these can be planted now up until frost in a 7a. r
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William Falin –
Can I plant seeds in nov.in zone 6. Thank you
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Richo Cech –
hi william, in an unheated greenhouse, yes, and if wanting to plant outdoors, in a z 6, wait until the ground defrosts in the spring and plant them at that time. should be April. richo
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M Gar –
Does this grow well in. Zone 8?
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Richo Cech –
yes, this is a good cold-season grower in zone 8. for all practical purposes grow this as you would any other lettuce. The main difference is that Lactuca virosa is slower to germinate, more cold tolerant, and contains more of the active constituent. All of these attributes are consistent with its wild nature. r
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Mike (verified owner) –
Can I plant these next to peppers
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Richo Cech –
yes, that is fine. r
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George –
Hello, will this grow in MN. zone 3?
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Richo Cech –
hello george. thanks for contacting. in a z 3 this grows as a spring annual. in z 5 and up it can overwinter as a rosette. r
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lauriannmikell (verified owner) –
Excellent
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aloysious –
Will this grow in the rainforest near Mountain View, Hawaii?
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Richo Cech –
hi there, not really, you’re an 11a at the coldest and wild lettuce is a winter grower. richo
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Todd –
Will this grow in zone 4B?
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Richo Cech –
Yes!
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Todd –
Will Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa) grow in zone 4B?
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Richo Cech –
yes, these are easy to grow as summer annuals
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Marv Cole –
At what stage do you harvest the leaves to get the best results, when they flower/go to seed or earlier?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, when they flower. There’s a youtube on the strictly medicinal seeds channel all about this
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Elsbeth –
Good Morning, will the seeds grow in a cooler climate? Ireland. Thank you. Beautiful seeds. Xx
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Richo Cech –
yes, wild lettuce is a winter grower and loves a cool climate. r
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Angela Karing (verified owner) –
Hi Richo, I started my seeds mid Feb, moved them outside after germination (just 6 days later!) And have had them on the back deck since, they seem to small to transplant and I was wondering how big should they be? My last frost date is may 19th or so. Thank you very much, blessings to y’all and your garden, Angela
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Richo Cech –
Hi Angela,
They grow kinda slowly at first and it is time to transplant them out even if they are small. I’ve been giving mine dilute fish emulsion in the field and it has helped immensely. As the ground warms, be sure to water them frequently.
Richo
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Angela Karing (verified owner) –
Will do! Thank you sir
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Marisela –
I see people asking about zones. How do I find out what zone I live in?
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Richo Cech –
google your closest big city with the following words after it: _______ is in USDA zone
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Debbie Baranes –
How about 6a zone
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Richo Cech –
hi debbie, getting a bit cold for overwintering, probably best planted in early spring. richo
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Elizabeth Chambers (verified owner) –
how about zone 9b?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Elizabeth,
Its a recurring question and my thought is that this fast-growing plant might be grown as a winter annual in warmer zones. Why not try? That has always been my approach–try everything and keep what works. Richo
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Susie –
Hello, I received my wild lettuce plants today 🙂 and they look amazing ! My question is do I need to harden them off like I would new seedling or should I plant them in permanent location. I am in 5a to b . Thank You for Your time .
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Richo Cech –
Hi Susie, Pretty much a miracle and I’m mighty glad to hear of it. They’re hardened off, you can plant them to the garden. richo
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Susie –
Thank You for quick response ! I hope this is the correct season to plant as summer is coming ? If not I will try in house till fall to plant out ? I have lots of garden buddies I will be sending your sight to them . Thanks again!
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Richo Cech –
yes, plant to garden now. r
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Rivka –
Can you tell me more about this medicinal use of this plant on YouTube? Would like to know how to use. Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
hi rivka, yes, here’s the youtube link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mtVNtV1dVk
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Frito (verified owner) –
How long does this seed typically need for cold stratification? We tried 6 weeks and another batch at 4 weeks. Planted in February in zone 8b and another batch in March. None sprouted yet. We’ve sprouted lavender in our refrigerator before – has anyone successfully done this with Lactuca Virosa?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Frito,
I’ve never germinated the wild lettuce in the fridge. I just plant it in the garden or in a deep flat in the shadehouse. Soil temperature should be around 65 degrees for best results, never as much as 80 degrees, which does indeed retard germination. If you’ve stratified the seeds, they should germinate readily once sown in cool, moist conditions. Max 4 weeks, usually quicker, I’ve tested and retested our seeds due to several complaints and every time find them to be reliable. You could get plants online if the seeds really don’t work for you. Here are the directions given:
Sow in spring or fall, in pots outdoors or directly in beds outdoors. Barely cover seed with soil and tamp securely, then keep cool and evenly moist until germination, which takes 10 to 20 days. Very warm soil temperatures retard or disallow germination. Indoor growers will often be disappointed–the wild plant needs cool temperatures to germinate.
Richo
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Frito (verified owner) –
Thank you. Our soil was just too warm. We will try again in fall or opt for live plants.
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gkinsc (verified owner) –
We just planted another batch outdoors about a week ago. They are outside in cool temps, sown in 6-pack cells and they are being kept evenly moist. Hopefully, this time they will sprout.
I understand this variety thrives in poorer soils. We were going to plant one more batch of seeds in a week. We could use a sand/soil mix or even plain sand if there’s a chance that might offer better results.
[No luck with the Wild Hawthorn yet although it hasn’t been a full years since planting so there’s still hope. The Arnica Montana and Meadowsweet did fine. The Aleppo Peppers were phenomenal! A new favorite.]
With just a few lactuca virosa seeds left, any tips on medium are appreciated.
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Richo Cech –
hi, thanks for the great report. I too recently planted wild lettuce, direct-seeding a long bed in the field, mid-february. Mine hasn’t germinated yet, either, and i know to have patience with it, because it can take weeks, depending on the coldness of the soil and moisture content and frost. Sandy soils work fine although I do think they need enough substance to hold enough water to germinate the seeds. I generally just use standard fast-draining potting soil. r
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Holly –
Does the wild lettuce seed require cold stratification?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Holly,
It is helpful in order to attain best germination rate. Even planting in a cool greenhouse would be fine. I planted a flat outdoors in the fall and just noticed the seeds coming up last week when the weather improved into the 50’s. Its a wild seed–if you plant it in outdoor conditions it will know its in the wild and germinate. If you plant it in a hot greenhouse it probably won’t germinate. It takes usually a couple of weeks in the right conditions. Richo
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Pamela –
I live in AZ, zone 9. Its in the 90’s here. When should I plant my seeds?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Pamela,
In November, when things cool down a bit. Wild lettuce (and domesticated lettuce, too) doesn’t germinate very well in hot soils.
Richo
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Sandra Bozarth –
Are the seeds usable for two years?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Sandra, Absolutely, lettuce seeds do last for years. Store cool, dark and dry. Richo
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Tammy –
we live in Canada and are in zone 3 is there variety of wild lettuce that would survive in zone 3?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Tammy, the wild lettuce we’re offering here does grow well in cold conditions. I would suggest planting it in the early spring. Richo
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PATRICIA M FRALIX –
I live in north Florida, about 1 mile from the coastline, zone 8b or 9. Would this plant doe well as a winter crop and would it reseed itself?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Patricia, Yes to both questions, the wild lettuce is widely adaptable and self-seeding. r
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Marius de Waal –
Hi
Do you guys ship to South Africa? I want to buy Wild Lettuce and Dandelion. I live on the Westcoast about 3 miles from the sea. We have sandy soil. Will they grow here?
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Richo Cech –
Hell Marius, Sounds like a lovely location. We can no longer ship successfully to South Africa. Customs is tossing the seeds upon arrival. Richo
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Lelah –
What is the different between lactuca so or Spinoza you say don’t carry
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Richo Cech –
Hi Lelah, The spiny kind of wild lettuce is actually Lactuca serriola. The main difference is that the spiny wild lettuce is very challenging to eat on account of the spines. Lactuca virosa (the black-seeded European type that we grow and sell) is much kinder to the lips and also easier to work with in the garden, as it is not painfully spiny. Both species produce lactucarium and in terms of bleeding them, there is little difference between the two–they both provide reasonable quantity and quality of latex. Richo
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Karie –
Can I grow these in large buckets year round indoors?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Karie,
People manage to grow plants in all kinds of interesting ways. Wild Lettuce needs lots of sun.
Richo
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Cody –
Yes you can grow anything in a bucket. Experiment to see what size bucket u need per plane but 3 gal should be enough.
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Kristin J (verified owner) –
I purchased seeds. They have grown well but my flowers are purplish blue, like chicory flowers. I’m confused. Is this possible? The leaf looks the same and I am 100% sure it is the correct seed. Thank you.
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Richo Cech –
Hello Kristin, The flowers of wild lettuce are yellow. If you have a plant with blue flowers, it is not wild lettuce. Richo
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jacob.weinhold –
what is the best light cycle if i want to grow indoors
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Richo Cech –
Perhaps best to approximate winter light as it is a winter grower–8 hours on, 16 off? That said I normally set my lights at 12 on 12 off.
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Eisha –
Can wild lettuce remain in a pot vs placing it in a bed?
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Richo Cech –
Hi there, one can always grow plants in a pot and most of them size themselves to the pot. But wild lettuce won’t–it requires little in the way of nutrients to grow, so if you put it in a pot, it will probably grow like a reasonable potted plant for some time, then bolt to 3 to 4 feet. Richo
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Stella (verified owner) –
Great business to buy from
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Robert Nailling (verified owner) –
hello Richo, I need help. My wild lettuce growing needs some education. I have been through three different
seed growings since the first of the year. All 2 1/2 batches have died. I’ve got just a few from my last
batch growing well in a starter pot. I’ve been here berfore only to have them die adter replanting them
in the ground. Pease tell me what to do. BTW thank you for the seeds received last month i’ve got them set
aside for now! Need to figure out how transition from growing the seeds to go growing the plants. thank you
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Richo Cech –
Hi Robert,
Actually this is a good point you’re making, that transition from seedling stage can be challenging. One thing that comes up for me is that most of us make gradual changes. You can put your potted seedlings outside for some days before transplanting to the field. I like to bury the pot or flat in the same place where I’ll be planting out the seedlings, and definitely keep it moist. After it has acclimatized, then make the transplant. Transplant in the evening or early morning, and water in the start only once, then leave it be. It should need water again the next day and will start digging in. I started a bunch of wild lettuce in January in the greenhouse and transplanted them out in the february thaw. everybody thought I was nuts for transplanting in the middle of winter, but those plants are now huge and going to flower. Its a winter grower.
Richo
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Nathan –
Do the young flower pods right before it blooms have medicinal properties?
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Richo Cech –
Yes, these are loaded with lactucarium.
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bnailling (verified owner) –
Do you have plants for sale? My last four plant have just died. I would like to pave some plants while i try once again to get the sweeds to grow.
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Richo Cech –
Hi there! All our wild lettuce at this point are in the 3 to 4 foot tall range and just coming into flower. Hit “waitlist” and hopefully you can get starts in the early spring, which is the best time to start them. Richo
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Robert –
I have heirloom and other strains of lettuce self seeding throughout the edible landscape.
If I introduced this, how likely would it be to hybridize with the edible lettuce?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Robert,
Isolation distance for lettuce seed saving is only 6 to 12 feet (Nafazio), whatever distance is required to avoid physical mixing during harvest. Besides, I have wild lettuce growing near to my Lactuca sativa and have never seen hybridization so I think you’re safe.
Richo
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Daniel Jokelson –
What is a “heroic salad”? I have never heard that term, and I’m very curious. Thanks!
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Richo Cech –
heroic means you have to have molars shaped like those of Ulysses to be able to eat it.
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David Hamner (verified owner) –
I just purchased wild lettuce seeds, but I was wondering how deep a pot does it need and how much sun? Loved the catalog! Thx, David
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi David, The wild lettuce does OK in a gallon pot and it will take sun to part shade. Richo
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Jan (verified owner) –
I put 2 packets of seeds in the fridge between damp…paper towels. For a few weeks supposedly …but it might have been the summer…because they got pushed to the back of the fridge.and forgot about. I Really wet the Paper towels and let them sit for a few hours because it looked like the baby roots were sticking. Planted them…GORGEOUS!!!
The pix on the right was from inside my greenhouse…in which they seem to prefer…left was on the covered porch.
I buy a ton from Strictlymedicinal and I trust them with all of my Seed Needs!!!
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Bob –
I bought my seeds last year they were (stamped: packed for 2018) stuck in a kitchen drawer and forgotten. I would like to plant them this winter. Your literature emphasizes winter growth potential and the need for cold soil germination. I live in North East Texas where the cold months Oct-Mar have an average low temp of 35.6⁰F with extremes below freezing. My question: At what temp should I germinate the seeds? Thank you, Bob
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Bob, We recently tested that batch to 92% germ. You can germinate them at about 60 degrees F. When temperatures oscillate (warm in the day, cold at night) germination is enhanced. Richo
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bob –
Hi Richo, thank you for your response I’ll keep an eye out for the 92% and let you know it goes,
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Kimberlee –
Can you grow this in a pot?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Kimberlee, Yes, the plants work well started in pots (sow only when the weather cools down) and should be transplanted to an outdoor bed when the roots fill the pot.
Richo
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Karl Bruno –
How islactua virosa growing inhot climate (Thailand) ?
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Diana –
Hi There, Not particularly good, it is a cool soil germinator and a winter grower.
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jeff.scrimsher (verified owner) –
I started some in the fall and some in spring. The ones that were started in fall are doing much better. They had no trouble growing in freezing temperatures (mid teens).
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Becky –
Hello,
Can you use this plant as medicinal if you are allergic to Latex?!
Thank you,
Becky
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Becky,
The chemical composition of latex from different plants differs. I think most people are allergic to Hevea which is the tropical rubber tree. I use the term “latex” pretty loosely in reference to wild lettuce and I’ve never seen anyone have an adverse reaction to it.
Riho
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Rohanjcp –
Hi if I was to cook or eat them raw as a salad, are you supposed to drain the latex out or are the latex non toxic for direct ingetsion?
rohanjcp
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Richo Cech –
Hello, Wild lettuce is nontoxic for direct-consumption as a salad or potherb. r
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Catherine Boyington –
I chew a leaf every time I work in the garden and it really helps my arthritis pain.
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Joyce Hill –
So I won’t have to cook it like I read? Just eat the leaves?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Joyce,
Where did you hear about cooking wild lettuce? That would be like cooking a salad. Here’a s link to my youtube showing how to collect lactucarium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mtVNtV1dVk&t=214s
Richo
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Scott –
Wilted lettuce is a historical recipe to relax or encourage sleep. Even the mild garden lettuces have medicinal qualities especially when in second year flowering stage.
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JD (verified owner) –
the secret ingredient in really good tomato soup is LETTUCE.
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Sally (verified owner) –
I planted this here last year and the ones i planted in the shade have stuck around and are really looking good in January. I didn’t know these would do so well here in the winter, when will they start making flowers? I use wild lettuce for mild pain relief. I usually make a tincture or just eat the dried plant. Sometimes add leaves to my salad. Thank you!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Sally,
Thanks for the good reporting, it is helpful to all of us. Yes, they are winter growers, as long as your winter is not too cold, and your’s isn’t. They’re going to go right to flower in the spring, you should be extracting lactucarium in May.
Richo
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marymo1263 –
I am new to trying to grow wild lettuce for medicinal purposes for my husband who has neuropathy, aortic blockage, digestive issues and pain from his shoulders down to his feet. I was told that this plant will work wonders for him.
So here i am, purchased a packet of seeds and waiting for them to arrive.. I am in Northern Michigan borderline of zones 4&5. So I’m gonna plant these in a pot then transplant some outside this fall and keep.some inside in the pot…is that acceptable? Also do you have information on how to use the wild lettuce for pain relief, eat it, make a salve, dry it. Any directive and advise would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Marymo
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Richo Cech –
Hello Marymo, Thanks for contacting and sorry to hear about the medical problems, that sounds uncomfortable to say the least. Remember that lettuce does not germinate when its really hot out, so make sure to plant those seeds in a cool place at this time of year. Otherwise the actual normal growing cycle is: plant in late summer to fall, overwinter the rosette, with flowering in June (our’s are in flower right now). As for the other questions, read “making plant medicine” and check this youtube, it will help immensely https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mtVNtV1dVk
Richo
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chris –
I am in the same area. Last year I planted in spring in trays and they eneded up staying in there all summer, oops and then all winter. I placed the trays near the house and they got covered with snow. In spring they were still bright green as the snow melted but then shortly after they started deteriorating. Started some more this year and making sure to get them in the ground. Im sure they would pull through winter and take off quite well at that point. I won’t wait around this time. Even in trays it produced quite a lot of leafy material and that too should have been more if it was in the ground. I dried what I had. You can eat the powder or in capsules or extract and concentrate. I didnt have a ton so I just dried but will be trying other extract and concentration methods this year and next.
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Jay the needs to grow wild lettuce man in los ang –
hello, I would like to buy seeds but it is a yet again situation, as I have now bought 200 seeds, 50 at a time, each from different sellers, and not one has sprouted, ever. Can I buy a seedling? thanks!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Jay, I keep retesting the wild lettuce every time someone says it doesn’t work and it always works for me. You have to be sure the planting is not getting too hot. we had the plants listed for some months and now we are not shipping again until the spring. they will be available to los angeles with shipping starting March 15th. Richo
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Sanne P –
November 23rd Jay
Question for Richo
As stated previously. the seeds are fresh, do the seeds need stratification
before germination?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Sanne, At this time (4/18/2019) our wild lettuce seed is dry-stored from the 2018 harvest. Wild lettuce doesn’t need stratification, but it germinates best in a cool and moist soil. Richo
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Sanne P –
Sanne P
Thank you, Rico, for your prompt answer. We’ll have no problems staying moist in the Hoosier State. (Above average rainfall for May 2019 and cool soils
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Joyce Hill –
I live in Omer, Michigan. Can I grow my seeds in the shade under my pine tree where my Bleeding Heart is?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Joyce,
Maybe not the best spot. Open garden situation better.
Richo
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Chris –
I’ve had the best luck as far as numbers when I use a sterile medium like coco coir or peat. I just keep it moist in a deli type container with a lid by the window. So far I have only planted in spring. Once they sprout give them a bit of breathing room by loosely setting the lid on top. Then i used a fork to tease the seedlings out of the containers and put in a tray as they are still small and grow out for a bit. Ive had nearly 100% sprout that way vs like 30 or 40% trying to start them in an open topped tray. Hope this helps.
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duane thompson –
wild lettuce, lactuca virosa.. is this the plant that can be cooked down and made into a pain reducer? back in 1600’s in usa, people would cook it down and use, when couldn’t get opium.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, it is the same plant.
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Ilene –
Any way for this to grow in 4B?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, wild lettuce grows almost anywhere. Start early, cool soils are best for germination.
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Brenda –
I live in zone 5 will this self seed like borage?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Brenda, It does self-seed, and around here at least we see them coming up all through the winter. For you it would probably be an early spring thing. Kind of like borage, usually in sparse colonies around where the mother plants grew. r
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Tom –
So I wonder if I should try to grow some down in Ft. Lauderdale area – zone 10? What’s the worst that could happen – doesn’t grow and out a few bucks??
What is the Kava that you speak of? You have seeds for that?
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Admin Richo Cech –
You can try–it is a winter grower so might not work, but frankly tons of people grow things outside their supposed zone limits all the time. its a microsite consideration more than anything. we do have Piper sarmentosum which is in the same genus as KavaKava and we have tulsi which is, like kava, an anxiolytic.
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john a adams –
will this grow in east Texas? Kilgore Tx area and when should it be planted?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi John, Wild lettuce grows almost everywhere. It needs cool soils for germ so should be rainy season/winter planted in your area.
Richo
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Lisa, its wild lettuce not white lettuce. It wants to be planted outdoors as soon as the ground can be worked. doesn’t mind frost. probably won’t be happy indoors. you might be able to find a tincture on the marketplace, we work with the seeds only.
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Walt –
will this grow in Orlando Fl area? .
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Walt, This is listed as a Zone 5 to 9, and Orlando is a 9b, so you should be fine. Richo
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Yvette –
Will this grow in South Africa?
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Admin Richo Cech –
yes
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Ole MI guy –
Deer tolerant plants? Have a lot of deer here.
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Admin Richo Cech –
actually, no, deer love this plant. that said i do have plenty of these that have been in deer areas and made it through to flowering stage and beyond. deer are browsers, not grazers, and will take a bit of this and a bit of that. if there is very little for them to eat, then they will eat all of what there is. if there is lots for them to eat, as at my place, then plenty of deer food goes uneaten. r
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james –
that’s why deers fly in allegory…..because they are high lol xx they, along with fox’s, love to eat amanita too..
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Admin Richo Cech –
Wild Lettuce is a winter lettuce, growing in cold soils in the north. Maybe Kava would be a more appropriate painkiller for the tropics.
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Nancy chavez –
I live in Arizona. Will it grow here
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Admin Richo Cech –
yes
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Darren Broadfoot –
Do you ship seed packs to Canada?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes!
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Wi girl –
Could I grow indoors during the winter in Wisconsin? What would you recommend?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Wild lettuce does best planted in late summer and overwintered as a rosette, with flowering the following summer. I imagine you’d want to use at least a cold greenhouse in Wisconsin, either that or sow in very early spring. They grow well in cold soils, but snow isn’t going to help.
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Alice Gail Fritts –
I Would like to purchase lactosa viruses seed for pain of fibromyalgia
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, Lactuca virosa, the European wild lettuce. We obtained seed from Europe many years ago, you can differentiate the european form from the american form because the (superior) european type makes black seeds. We collect these daily throughout the summer, carefully clean them, and package with care. When you buy from us, you get fresh seeds. People have good results with them. You can buy them here at strictlymedicinalseeds.com.
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Mike (verified owner) –
2 emails and no response. Feel like I’ve just been scammed
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Admin Richo Cech –
Where are you sending your e-mails? customer service is inservice@strcitlymedicinalseeds.com
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Susan –
Can I eat wild lettuce if I am allegeric to latex?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, this is a different kind of latex, it is not the same as rubber tree latex.
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Susan Winter –
I have a dumb question I planted wild lettuce in a raised bed and would like to know that I can transplant it info the ground.? I just don’t like raised beds. I purchased seeds from you this past year and they are doing ok in raised bed but have not flowered probably because chipmunk love this stuff I want to put it in the ground and offer some protection from animals but I’m afraid transplanting now in late August in upstate N.Y.will lol it
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Richo Cech –
Hi Susan, Thanks for contacting! Wild lettuce really has 2 stages of growth, the rosette stage and the flowering stage. How long it stays in rosette and when it decides to go up to flower are really determined by when the seed was planted and what kind of conditions predominate in your area (and especially how cold your winter is). You might split the difference and try leaving some plants in place (for the chipmunks?) and transplant some to the garden. Me, too, ultimately, especially when looking at how the plants react, I love direct-seeding in the open garden best. Richo
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drsue –
Truly amazing plant. It takes a bit of work to clean collect, rinse, crush in ethanol and then slowly cook down to the syrup. But the product really does work for relieving significant pain. No wonder it was in demand during the War of Northern aggression. One must watch blood pressure during Rx because it has a tendency to raise that. It is much better anlagesic than aspirin, ibuprophen and even Tramadol. Truly a good thnkg to have and grow. Dr Carl
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