{"product_id":"true-wild-lettuce-seeds_1","title":"True Wild Lettuce Seeds (Lactuca virosa) | Medicinal Herb Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"687\"\u003eDiscover \u003cstrong data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eTrue Wild Lettuce (Lactuca virosa)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a powerful traditional herb long valued for its naturally occurring milky sap known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"492\"\u003elactucarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. This authentic wild species is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"580\"\u003estrongest lactucarium-producing lettuce variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, historically used in herbal traditions for relaxation, digestive support, and sleep-related applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eWhen the plant is cut or damaged, a white sap oozes from the stem and leaves, darkening as it dries. 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Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Growing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2143\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eLactuca virosa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2275\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2241\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, average fertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2289\"\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 feet at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2343\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface sow or lightly press into soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eHarvest Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sap most potent during flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2457\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e💡 \u003cem data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eFor strongest sap production, allow plants to mature fully and flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 83, 73);\"\u003e❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2622\"\u003eIs this the same as common lettuce?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eNo. \u003cem data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eLactuca virosa\u003c\/em\u003e is a true wild species with very different properties from culinary lettuce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eWhen is lactucarium most potent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eAt flowering stage — young plants contain much lower concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2833\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003eIs this plant difficult to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2872\"\u003eNo. It grows easily in most gardens with minimal care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"3085\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2952\"\u003eIs this safe to use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2952\" data-end=\"2955\"\u003eWild Lettuce has a long history of traditional use but should only be used with proper herbal knowledge and professional guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarvestNest Seeds","offers":[{"title":"10 (Most Popular)","offer_id":46606507180209,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25","offer_id":46606507212977,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50","offer_id":46606507245745,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/6046\/7377\/files\/TrueWildLettuceSeedsLactucaVirosa0.png?v=1773122505","url":"https:\/\/harvestnestseeds.com\/products\/true-wild-lettuce-seeds_1","provider":"HarvestNest Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}