Lettuce 'Ruby Red'
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A red glow for your salads
Lettuce ' Ruby Red' (Lactuca sativa), offered by Semences OSC.
The bright green, curled leaves, marbled with a deep dark red, make Ruby Red an attractive variety. This crisp-leafed lettuce offers a mild, sweet flavor. It is heat-tolerant and does not bolt easily, extending the spring harvest even under stress.
Plant height : 20-25 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 1,250 seeds
Days to harvest : 40-45 days
Degree of difficulty : Easy
Frost Tolerance : Can withstand light frost
Companion plants : Radishes, carrots, spinach
Enemy plants : Celery, parsley
Suggested Uses : Fresh salads, mesclun mixes
Plant Type : Annual Vegetable
Cultivation method:
Sow directly into well-drained, enriched soil as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Sow seeds 3mm deep in rows 45cm apart. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage uniform growth. Harvest by pulling the entire plant or cutting the leaves from the main stem 2.5cm above the base to encourage regrowth. Germination in 7-10 days.
