Ruby Red Lettuce Seeds
South GA Seed Company
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South GA Seed Company
Ruby Red Lettuce Seeds
Ruby red lettuce, with its striking, jewel-like appearance, boasts deep, crimson leaves that can make even the simplest dishes look like gourmet creations. The leaves, with their slightly ruffled edges, offer a delightful contrast to the lush green foliage typically found in vegetable gardens, creating a visually stunning display.
The rich red pigmentation of ruby red lettuce is more than just aesthetically pleasing; it signifies a bounty of antioxidants and nutrients. The leaves are tender yet crisp, providing a satisfying texture that enhances the overall eating experience. This lettuce variety thrives in cooler temperatures, making it an excellent choice for spring and fall planting. It prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter, ensuring robust growth and vibrant coloration.
Growing ruby red lettuce is a gratifying endeavor, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. It requires minimal maintenance, needing just regular watering and occasional thinning to promote healthy growth. This versatile plant can be cultivated in garden beds, containers, or even window boxes, adapting seamlessly to various gardening setups. Whether you’re aiming to elevate your culinary creations or simply wish to add a splash of color to your garden, ruby red lettuce offers an effortless blend of beauty and practicality, making it a must-have in any green thumb’s collection.
- 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.
