Flame Lettuce is a stunning heirloom lettuce variety known for its vibrant red and green leaves, crisp texture, and fresh flavor. Popular among home gardeners and chefs, this cool-season lettuce adds bold color and nutrition to salads, sandwiches, and gourmet dishes. Flame lettuce thrives in spring and fall gardens, producing beautiful leafy heads that grow well in cooler temperatures.
Perfect for backyard gardens, raised beds, and container growing, Flame Lettuce is easy to grow and quick to establish. Its eye-catching appearance and dependable harvest make it a favorite for gardeners looking to grow fresh, flavorful lettuce at home.
Flame Lettuce Seed Details
- Quantity: 500 Seeds
- Seed Planting Depth: 1/8 inch
- Germination Temperature: 40–65°F
- Days to Germination: 2–14 Days
- Row Spacing: 12 inches
- Plant Spacing: 8 inches
- 100-Foot Row Yield: Approx. 80 lbs
- Sun Requirements: Full Sun
- Harvest Time: Approximately 68 Days
How to Save Flame Lettuce Seeds
Lettuce is primarily self-pollinating, making seed saving simple for home gardeners. Different lettuce varieties can typically be grown about 50 feet apart without cross-pollination concerns.
For seed saving, allow plants to overwinter once they reach about 2 inches tall before cold weather arrives. Apply heavy mulch for winter protection. In the following season, the lettuce will bolt, sending up tall flower stalks that can reach 4–5 feet in height. Once bolting begins, the leaves become bitter and are no longer ideal for eating.
Flowers will continue blooming for several weeks before seeds begin to form. Watch for feathery seed heads and gently shake them into a paper bag to collect mature seeds for future planting.
