DESCRIPTION
Growing Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
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Other Names: Red Sails
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Days to Maturity: 45 days
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Hardiness Zone: 3/9
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Planting Depth: 1/8 Inches
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Plant Spacing: 12 Inches
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Row Spacing: 1 Inch
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Growth Habit: Mound
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Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining
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Temp Preference: 60-65°
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Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
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Pests/diseases: Susceptible to aphids and slugs. Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste
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Color: Green with Red Leaf tips
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Flavor: Mildly sweet
Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Growth Habits:
Start by sowing the non-GMO seeds 1/8 inch in soil, twelve inches apart, in rows twelve inches apart. Ensure enough space between seeds for the lettuce to grow, as overcrowding can cause the lettuce to have a bitter taste. Firm the soil lightly. While growing, keep the soil well-watered. Harvest 45 days after planting.
Various Uses for Red Sails Leaf Lettuce:
Red Sails Leaf Lettuce is the perfect backdrop for a sweeter salad. Roast carrots and sweet potatoes and throw them on a bed of Red Sails Lettuce. Toss in some roasted nuts and goat cheese. Drizzle with oil, vinegar, and honey. This mildly sweet lettuce is the perfect addition to any salad that needs an unexpected pop of color.
Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Benefits:
Lettuce is high in nutritional benefits for how low calorie it is. This is why it should be eaten often in a healthy diet. Rich in folate, leaf lettuce is nutritionally dense and great for pregnant women. Immunity-boosting lettuce is full of vitamin C. Finally, lettuce is high in iron which is essential for blood health.
Additional Information:
Red Red Sails is an All-American Selections winner.
