{"product_id":"ga-laitue-red-sail-bio","title":"Organic 'Red Sail' Lettuce","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"133\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"133\"\u003eOrganic 'Red Sail' lettuce (Lactuca sativa) from the seed company Gaia, a tender red curly lettuce that is exceptionally slow to bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e 'Red Sail' lettuce is a heritage variety prized for its tender, decorative, \u003cstrong data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"243\"\u003eruby-red, crinkled leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e , which form loose, generous heads. Its soft, crisp texture makes it an excellent salad lettuce, while its \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"434\"\u003ehigh resistance to bolting\u003c\/strong\u003e allows it to remain in the field long after maturity—a major advantage for summer gardeners. It retains a fresh, pleasant flavor even in warm conditions, while displaying its most beautiful red hues in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"879\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eCompanion plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Alliums, Radish, Marigold, Broccoli, Bean, Beetroot, Carrot, Nasturtium, Dill, Corn, Cucurbits, Coriander, Strawberry\u003cbr data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"814\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eNegative plants\u003c\/strong\u003e : Cabbage, Brussels sprouts, Celery, Parsley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"901\"\u003eStyle\/Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e : Loose, curly head\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"944\"\u003ePlant height\u003c\/strong\u003e : 15 to 25 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"960\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eQuantity per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e : 300 seeds\u003cbr data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1000\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/strong\u003e : Certified organic by Ecocert Canada\u003cbr data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e : Red, crinkled leaves, very slow to bolt, long-lasting in the field, robust heritage variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eLeaf color\u003c\/strong\u003e : Dark red with a green base \u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003eTexture\/flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e : Tender, crunchy, sweet\u003cbr data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eCold tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e : Down to -7°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1342\" data-end=\"1345\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e Farming method\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eSow directly outdoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eas soon as the soil is workable\u003c\/strong\u003e , or start seeds indoors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e3 to 4 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e before planting out. Sow seeds \u003cstrong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e6–12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e deep. Germination takes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e7 to 10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures between \u003cstrong data-start=\"1602\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e5 and 20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an optimum of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Like all lettuces, germination is difficult above \u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e25°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . Plant in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003epartial sun\/partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e (level 2) with moderate watering (level 2). Space plants \u003cstrong data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e apart, with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e60 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e between rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1878\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e Harvesting and preservation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eHarvest at any stage—young leaves or formed buds—as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2033\"\u003eflavor is optimal after a few cool nights\u003c\/strong\u003e in autumn. 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