Lettuce - New Red Fire - Lactuca sativa

Annual Large, loose heads are green at the base and very dark red at the ruffled leaf edges. Retains its crisp fresh flavor throughout the season. A great bolt-resistant, all-season lettuce.

Did You Know? Lettuce is a good source of vitamin A.

Soil Temperature: 50-70°F
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Germination: 7-14 Days
Height At Maturity: 8-12"
Days To Maturity: 55 Days
Sun/Shade: Full Sun/Part Shade
Spacing After Thinning: 12"
Approx Seeds per Pack: 500 Seeds

Features

Heat Tolerant
Open-Pollinated
Succession Planting

Characteristics

USDA Growing Zone: Certified Organic Product

Growth Habit : Herbaceous

Life Cycle : Annual

Planting Time : Fall

Planting Time : Spring

Seed Unit Sizes : Seed Pack

Starting Location : Direct Sow

Starting Location : Start Indoors & Transplant

Sun Requirements : Full Sun/Part Sun

Planting & Care

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 14 days for a continuous harvest. In mild climates, lettuce can be sown from spring through fall.

Harvesting & Storage: Harvest in the morning. Cut head at base with a lettuce knife or harvest outside leaves. Wash and refrigerate.

Guarantee

Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply brand vegetable seeds are guaranteed to germinate. Once the seeds have sprouted, please understand that Peaceful Valley cannot be held responsible for the many uncontrollable growing and climatic conditions that must be met to ensure the success of your crop(s).

Useful Information

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New Red Fire Lettuce Seeds (Organic)