Leaf lettuce 'Red Grand Rapids'

Red Grand Rapids likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Red Grand Rapids is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Red Grand Rapids tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

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

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