Description
Introduced back in 1955, this lettuce produces an early harvest in the form of deeply lobed, burgundy-red leaves that form a rosette. (Said to be rich in vitamin A.) Perfect for succession planting!
Lettuce – Red Salad Bowl – Lactuca sativa
Soil & Water: Lettuce likes full sun except in hot summer climates where it prefers some shade, especially in the afternoon. Add plenty of compost to the soil to encourage rapid growth. Water evenly and moderately to prevent bitterness.
Planting & Growing: Start seeds indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outside, or sow seed directly as soon as the soil is workable. Make successive plantings every 10-14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall.
Harvesting & Storage: Harvest by cutting whole head at the soil line. Harvest when they are at a good size, but while they are still young and tender.
Soil Temperature: 40-65F
Planting Depth: 1/4-1/2″
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 6-10″
Days To Maturity: 45-50 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun
Spacing After Thinning: 12″
Approx Seeds per Pack: 250
Product image(s) via: Seeds for Generations
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