Lettuce 'Royal red'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Royal red'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Royal red 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. Royal red needs a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Royal red from seed

Sow 0.27 inches (0.7 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 7.8 inches (20.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

Transplanting Royal red

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

Harvesting Royal red