If you would like to sow this plant directly, try 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 5.85 inches (15.0 cm).

Leaf lettuce 'Merlot' normally reaches to a mature height of 7.8 inches [imperial: 20.0 cm] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.

Your garden has partial sun light, which is a great match for Leaf lettuce 'Merlot'.

Your garden has combination soil: try to position in a loam soil for the best result.

Remember to water often.

Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (5b) is within the ideal range for Leaf lettuce 'Merlot'. The recommended range is between Zone 4 and 9.

A soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for Leaf lettuce 'Merlot' as it does best in acidic soil so test your soil acidity often.

More information about Lettuce- Merlot is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Lettuce- Merlot Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.