Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Sow two to three weeks before last frost. Grows best in cool weather.

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. 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

Thin to eight inches apart. Sow continuously every two to four weeks for a constant supply of lettuce.

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

Other Names for Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

lettuce