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Tennis Ball, Heirloom Butterhead Lettuce Seeds

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Pkt Size-Approx, Seeds: 0.7g ~500+ Seeds

Tennis Ball, Heirloom Butterhead Lettuce Seeds β€” The 1800s American Heirloom Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello

Tennis Ball (Lactuca sativa) is one of America’s oldest heirloom lettuces β€” grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello and documented in American gardens since the early 1800s. Small, compact butterhead heads with soft, tender, buttery leaves and a mild, sweet flavor. Named for its round, tennis-ball-sized heads. A genuine piece of American horticultural history. Open-pollinated and non-GMO.

Why Grow Tennis Ball?

  • Grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello β€” documented since the early 1800s
  • Small, compact tennis-ball-sized heads β€” perfect for small gardens and containers
  • Soft, tender, buttery leaves β€” mild, sweet flavor
  • A genuine piece of American horticultural history
  • Open-pollinated heirloom β€” save seed year after year

Growing Notes

Direct sow outdoors in early spring or fall, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ΒΌ inch deep, thinning to 6–8 inches apart. Prefers cool weather. Water consistently. Harvest when heads are firm and round.

Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated, Non-GMO, Annual
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
USDA Zones: 3–12