Ball Seed 2027-2028 Seed & Plugs catalog

SimplySalad Global Gourmet Mix

SimplySalad Kale Storm Mix

SimplySalad Summer Picnic Mix

Suggested Planting Use

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Grackle Hearty-sized, short core, romaine variety with attractive shape and appearance. Heat tolerance in warm growing periods. Excellent fill. High resistance to downy mildew, Fusarium wilt 1 and lettuce die-back. Great Lakes 659 The most tip burn-resistant Great Lakes strain produces in cool and warm weather. Medium-large, dark green, solid heads. Slow to bolt. NEW Green Arrow Thick, serrated arugula leaves are visually attractive and uniform. Delivers outstanding flavor and a high, fresh aroma. An upright, dark green variety that offers a moderate growth speed and good field tolerance to mildew. Boasts a high yield, exceptional leaf quality and a refined, aromatic profile. NEW Iceman Large-headed iceberg lettuce showstopper. Produces dark green leaves that provide excellent cover for uniform heads. A standout disease package allows for great field holding ability. Mesclun Blend Tasty, attractive blend of herbs and greens includes arugula, mizuna, tatsai, endive, chervil, radicchio and kale. New Red Fire Dark red, medium-large head lettuce has high bolting tolerance, moderate cold tolerance and strong heat tolerance. Harvest Summer to Fall. Parris Island Cos Dark gray-green, 8 to 12-in. (20 to 30-cm) head with creamy white center. Slightly savoyed. Tip burn/mosaic resistance. Pint Size Produces adorable 5 to 6-in. (13 to 15-cm) crisp heads on each compact plant; 1-2 servings. Dark green, wavy outer leaves protect a bright green interior of neatly wrapped, sturdy inner leaves surrounding a small core. Superior, sweet flavor and distinctive crunch. Resists bolting and well-adapted to many regions. Raspberry Dressing Rumex Attractive rosette of light green leaves has strong maroon veining. Tangy, lemony flavor will brighten salads. Can be grown in full to partial sun. Red Oak Leaf Oak-shaped, red-burgundy leaves on full, 8 to 9-in. (20 to 23-cm) rosette heads. Performs well Spring through Fall; color is more intense in cooler weather. Baby stage: 28 days. Red Salad Bowl Full rosette of burgundy-red, deeply lobed leaves. Mild, non-bitter taste. Slow to bolt. Good for baby leaf production. Salad Bowl Mix Carefully selected mix of lettuce, arugula and mustard, which all perform well in cool temperatures. Good for salads and garnishes. Baby stage: 28 days. Sculpin A slow-maturing, dark savoy, semi-closing Romaine lettuce. Great for growing in coastal regions of the western U.S. Variety has shown a low percentage of fringe burn in many trials. High resistance to downy mildew races 1-8. SimplySalad ® Series A PanAmerican Seed ® Product Each SimplySalad multi-species multi-pellet contains a tasty, good-looking mix of greens that can be grown in color bowls. Gardeners can harvest every 3 weeks by cutting back to 2 in. (5 cm) and regrow several times for more fresh salad. Multi- pellets are efficient to sow in plugs or direct to the final containers, and since varieties can’t separate in the seed hopper, assure a well-balanced mix. • Alfresco Mix Red and green leaf lettuces with arugula, endive and radicchio. • Arugula Quick to establish, upright variety with a mix of lobes and smooth shapes – perfect for bunching. Features a mild, nutty flavor. • City Garden Mix Traditional mix of red and green lettuces. • Global Gourmet Mix Red and green leaf lettuces with spicy Asian greens. • Kale Storm Mix The first all-kale SimplySalad is an attractive mix of textures and colors. Won’t bolt in containers; can also be planted in- ground for all-season harvest. Includes purple, green and blue varieties. • Summer Picnic Mix Heat-tolerant, all-lettuce mix includes red and green varieties.

70-130 Romaine

NEW Green Arrow Lettuce

80-90

Iceberg

30-40

Arugula

70-90

Iceberg

50-55

Mix

55

Looseleaf

50-80

Romaine

70-80

Iceberg

NEW Iceman Lettuce

30

Rumex/ Sorrel

50

Looseleaf

50

Looseleaf

45-60

Mix

65-95

Romaine

Grackle Lettuce

14-28

Mix

Pint Size Lettuce

247

LETTUCE & SALAD GREENS

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