
Details
This prolific producing heirloom lettuce is a treat for the eyes as well as the palate, with its striking red color and distinctive taste. Ruby Red lettuce is a traditional leaf lettuce grown from space saving, mid-sized compact plants. This is a very heat tolerant variety that is slow to bolt. Excellent for garnishes. Adds color to salads.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lactuca sativa |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 3 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
When to Sow | Indoors 1-2 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Early Spring |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest | 50-60 |
Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Seeds Per Pack | 100 |