Leaf Lettuce 'Ruby Red' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0115
Striking red color and distinctive taste.
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.
| Botanical Name | Lactuca sativa |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
| 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 |
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