Tango Green Lettuce Seeds - Frilly Loose-Leaf Salad Greens

Add texture to your salad bowl with Tango Green lettuce seeds. This loose-leaf lettuce produces deeply frilled green leaves with a tender, crisp bite. Grow a row in a kitchen garden or a container near the door, then pick fresh leaves for salads, sandwiches, and mixed greens.

Choose your seed quantity

This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants or harvested lettuce. Choose:

• 1,000 seeds
• 1/4 oz seeds
• 1 oz seeds
• 1/4 lb seeds
• 1 lb seeds

Bulk options are sold by weight. Seed counts in weight-based packs vary by lot and are not guaranteed.

Variety at a glance

• Variety: Tango Green
• Type: Loose-leaf lettuce
• Leaf appearance: Green, deeply frilled leaves
• Texture: Tender and crisp when harvested fresh under suitable conditions
• Uses: Baby-leaf mixes, salads, sandwiches, and garnishes
• Growing season: Cool-season annual
• Location: Garden beds, raised beds, or suitable containers

When to sow

Plant during a cool-to-mild growing window. Spring and fall are common seasons, while mild-winter areas may suit winter production. In hot climates, choose the coolest practical season and consider afternoon shade.

Direct sow when soil is workable and local conditions are suitable, or start indoors approximately 3–4 weeks before your intended transplant date. Sow small batches approximately every 2–3 weeks during suitable weather rather than planting the entire packet at once.

Sowing guide

1. Prepare a fine, weed-free seedbed or use a free-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow on the surface and press gently into place, covering only very lightly with fine mix. Light helps lettuce germination.
3. Water gently to avoid washing tiny seeds away.
4. Keep the surface consistently moist without waterlogging it.
5. Provide bright light and good airflow after emergence.

Warm soil, especially above approximately 75°F, can reduce or delay germination. Start seeds in a cooler location if needed and avoid overheating covered trays. Emergence varies with temperature, moisture, and seed condition.

Spacing and transplanting

For individual leaf rosettes, thin or transplant approximately 8–12 inches apart, allowing access between rows. Baby-leaf crops can be grown more closely, but avoid overcrowding that restricts airflow or encourages wet foliage to remain damp.

Gradually acclimate indoor seedlings to outdoor sun and wind. Transplant at roughly their previous depth, keeping the central growing point above the soil, and water gently.

Growing care

• Use fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.
• Provide full sun in cool weather or some afternoon shade in warmer conditions.
• Water near the root zone and avoid repeated wilting.
• Feed according to soil needs and fertilizer label directions.
• Keep weeds down and inspect for slugs, snails, aphids, and other local pests.
• Protect tender seedlings from damaging cold, wind, and excessive heat.

Heat, drought, and plant age can encourage bolting and bitter leaves. Shade can help moderate stress but does not guarantee summer production or prevent flowering.

Growing in containers

Choose a container with drainage holes and a suitable vegetable potting mix. Allow space for leaves to expand and check moisture often, especially during warm or windy weather. Avoid letting containers sit in standing water.

Harvest timing

Under suitable conditions, baby leaves may be ready in approximately 25–30 days, with larger rosettes around 45–55 days from direct sowing. These are estimates, not guaranteed harvest dates; season, temperature, and growing conditions affect development.

How to harvest

Pick clean, healthy outer leaves once they reach the size you prefer, leaving the central growing point intact. Alternatively, cut leaves above the growing point while leaving enough healthy tissue to support possible regrowth.

Repeated harvests depend on plant condition and weather. Replace plants that become tough, bitter, or start flowering, and use successive sowings to maintain a fresh supply.

Kitchen use and storage

Wash leaves thoroughly with clean water, drain or spin dry, and use in salads, sandwiches, or as a crisp garnish. Refrigerate promptly in a clean container and use while fresh. Discard slimy, moldy, or spoiled leaves.

Seed storage

Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from moisture and temperature extremes. Seeds supplied are for planting, not direct consumption.