Lettuce 'Red'

Lactuca sativa

How to grow Lettuce 'Red'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Red likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that 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. Ideally plant in loamy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.2 and 6.8 as Red likes to be in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Red from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red

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

By our calculations, you should look at planting out Red about 45 days before your last frost date.

Harvesting Red

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by early autumn.