Leaf lettuce 'Merlot'

A partial sun position will ensure your plant thrives and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Merlot 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. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.2 and 6.8 as Merlot is a weakly acidic soil loving plant.

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 Merlot about 60 days before your last frost date.

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

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

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

The darkest red of any lettuce variety. Bolt resistant and cold tolerant.

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