Bronze Mignonette Lettuce

Bronze Mignonette is a very cold-hardy heirloom lettuce from the Siberian region of Russia. Plants form oakleaf-style leaves that are green with a bronze tint and grow in a low profile to the soil, which helps them tolerate heat better than most varieties and produce late into winter. Rich in vitamins E, K, A, and C, plus potassium, fiber, and iron.

At a glance

• Variety: Bronze Mignonette Lettuce
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Leaves: Oakleaf-style, green with a bronze tint
• Habit: Low profile, heat and cold tolerant
• Origin: Siberian region of Russia
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Best for

• Salads and salad mixes
• Extended cool-season harvests
• Heat-prone gardens that bolt other lettuce
• Late-fall and winter growing
• Container and raised-bed growing

How to grow

Sow in full sun to partial shade and keep soil moist. The low-growing leaves resist overheating in the sun, so this variety stands up to heat better than most while still producing late into winter. Harvest outer leaves for a continued supply.

Flavor profile

Mild, sweet, and tender, a versatile lettuce for everyday salads.

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