The lawn, of course, should be chemical-free. Bossa, Race Salanca. Leaves are used for garnish, salads and greens. The blanched white hearts are a delicacy. A cool-season crop more popular in Europe than the United States.
Leaves are ready to harvest six to eight weeks from time of sowing.
Kale holds up well in cold weather and is a dependable green until the ground freezes. Rouge Salad Bowl, Sierra - tinged. Sow lettuce in April and again in late July. Keep soil surface moist until seedlings emerge. Leaf lettuce is most practical for a home Garden because leaves can be harvested as needed, leaving the plant to regenerate more leaves.