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Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

Lactuca sativa

Red Velvet is a variety of Lettuce which is a member of the Lettuce family. Its botanical name is Lactuca sativa 'Red Velvet'. Red Velvet is generally thought of as a heirloom variety. This variety is an Vegetable that typically grows as an Annual, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of a single year. Red Velvet normally reaches to a mature height of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm).

Red Velvet Lettuce is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

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How to grow Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Red Velvet is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. The USDA Hardiness Zones typically associated with Red Velvet are Zone 4 and Zone 9. Red Velvet needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Red Velvet from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Velvet about 53 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Velvet

Red Velvet is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Red Velvet

Lettuce 'Red Velvet' information

How long does Red Velvet take to grow?

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When should I sow Red Velvet?

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