Bred in Grand Rapids in the late 1800s, this variety is a Michigan classic! Grown for its large loose heads & frilled leaves, it makes for a romaine substitute with much more flavor & character. Delicious, crisp, & easy to grow. These non-GMO Grand Rapids lettuce seeds grow into large green leaves that are resistant to tip burn. Grand Rapids Lettuce is ready to harvest in 55 days. The Grand Rapids thrives in full sun or partial shade, & can be grown in zones 3-12. The leaves of the Grand Rapids have a mildly sweet flavor. 50 - 60 days. 1 g / 500+ Seeds All our heirloom garden seeds are HAND-SELECTED & packaged in resealable airtight bags (Proven to keep seeds fresher longer than paper packets). Each bag is individually labeled for the current growing season. Varietal information, growing tips, & germination test are printed on the seed packet. I have signed the Safe Seed Pledge, & I do not sell GMO seeds. FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Growing instructions are included on each seed packet. All information is provided for educational purposes only. Grand Rapids Leaf Lettuce Seeds/200+ Heirloom Garden Gourmet Fast Growing Heat Tolerant Open Pollinated Gardening Non-Gmo