Lettuce Pomegranate Crunch MTO Organic Seed
Best organic choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, disease-resistant salad greens.
Elevate your salads with the Pomegranate Crunch MTO Organic Seed. This visually striking butterhead-type lettuce features unique deep red exteriors transitioning to red and green leaves inside, perfect for elegant plating. It matures early, offering a quick harvest and an open growth habit for easy picking. Certified organic, this variety provides excellent resistance to Downy Mildew and Lettuce Dieback Complex, ensuring reliable growth and a wonderful texture for your culinary creations. Enjoy its smooth leaf texture and vibrant appearance in any dish.
$3.22
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 6090
#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Soil Temperature
6065
/ -°F
Who it's for
- Organic farmers and health-conscious gardeners prioritizing chemical-free produce
- Gourmet chefs and market growers seeking unique visual appeal
- Efficiency-minded growers needing reliable, high-germination seed stock
Who should skip it
- Gardeners needing immediate supply or small-scale quantities
- Budget-conscious growers comparing costs against standard lettuce varieties
- Gardeners in hot climates prone to heat-induced bolting
Performance breakdown
Disease Resilience
Robust resistance to Downy Mildew ensures a reliable, healthy harvest.
Harvest Speed
Early maturity allows for a quick turnaround in your garden.
Visual Appeal
Striking red and green foliage adds professional flair to salads.
Ease of Harvest
Open growth habit makes picking leaves simple and efficient.
Germination Reliability
High germination rates provide consistent results for home growers.
Culinary Texture
Smooth butterhead leaves offer a premium mouthfeel for fresh dishes.
Key Specs
Soil Temperature
60-65°F
Germination Days
6-10 Days
Seeding Depth
0.125-0.25"
Maturation Days
50 Days
Spacing in Row
8-14"
Spacing Between Rows
1-2'
Planting Method
Direct Sow
Seed Types Available
PELLETED or RAW
Features
- Unique deep red and green coloration
- Butterhead-like smooth leaf texture
- Excellent disease resistance
- Certified organic seed
- Early maturity for quick harvest
- Open growth habit for easy picking
- High germination rates
What customers say
This organic lettuce earns high praise primarily for its exceptional reliability and superior quality. Gardeners consistently report robust germination rates that validate its premium organic status. Beyond performance, the visual appeal is a major draw; the striking deep red coloration enhances salads and garden displays. Customers especially value the signature crisp texture that holds up well as the lettuce matures. While the initial cost is higher, the consensus is that the unique characteristics, proven performance across growing zones, and certified organic inputs deliver excellent overall value. This seed successfully meets the needs of discerning growers seeking both novelty and dependable results.
Know before you buy
Pelleted seeds are coated in a clay-based material to make them larger and more uniform, which makes them easier to handle and space out during planting. Raw seeds are the natural, uncoated seeds, which some gardeners prefer for traditional sowing methods.
This variety is known for its early maturity, typically reaching harvest readiness in about 50 days after planting.
For the best results, sow your seeds in soil temperatures between 60-65°F. You should plant them at a shallow depth of 0.125 to 0.25 inches to ensure proper germination.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for beginners. It features an open growth habit that makes picking easy, and it offers strong resistance to common issues like Downy Mildew and Lettuce Dieback Complex.
To allow the lettuce to develop its full butterhead-like shape, space your plants 8 to 14 inches apart within the row, with 1 to 2 feet of space between each row.
While it can tolerate some variation, Pomegranate Crunch performs best with full sun exposure. Ensure it receives consistent, moderate watering throughout its growth cycle.
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