Lettuce 'Sea of red'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Sea of red'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Sea of red is thought of as tender, so remember to wait until your soil is warm and the night time temperature is well above freezing before moving outside. Sea of red requires a loamy soil with a ph of 5.8 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Sea of red from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 7.8 inches (20.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.27 inches (0.7 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Sea of red

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Sea of red is a tender plant.

Harvesting Sea of red