Flame lettuce, a vibrant and eye-catching member of the Asteraceae family, captivates gardeners and chefs alike with its striking combination of red and green leaves. This unique and colorful variety of lettuce is not only a visual delight but also a culinary favorite, making it a beloved option for both home gardens and gourmet kitchens. Its ability to thrive in cooler weather makes it ideal for growing during the transitional seasons, either in the crisp freshness of spring or the gentle coolness of fall.
- QTY: 500
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/8"
- Germination Temperature: 40-65
- Days to Germination: 2-14
- Row Spacing: 12"
- Plant Spacing: 8"
- 100' Row Yield: 80 lb
- Sun: Full
- Harvest time: 68 days
How to Save Seeds
Lettuce is a self pollinator, so you can grow different varieties 50 ft apart. Lettuce needs to be about 2 inches tall when the cold weather moves in so planting will largely depend upon location. The plants are them mulched heavy until next year when they will begin to bolt upwards. Once they do bolt the lettuce can no longer be eaten as it will be bitter. The plant sends forth a stalk into the air 4 to 5 ft high. Then flowers appear and continue to open for over a month and then the seeds also start coming in. Watch the plant for feathery seeds and then collect them by shaking over a paper bag.
