Leaf lettuce 'Ruby'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Ruby is thought of as tender, so it is really important to plant out well after your last frost date. A soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 is ideal for Ruby as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between Leaf lettuce plants. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

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

As Ruby is tender, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.