New Red Fire Lettuce is a vibrant and versatile variety that combines beauty, flavor, and reliability. Known for its loose-leaf structure and striking red-tinted leaves, red fire lettuce adds both color and texture to salads and garnishes. The tender, mildly sweet leaves are perfect for fresh dishes, offering a crisp bite and a touch of visual flair to any meal. Growing new red fire lettuce seeds is simple and rewarding, making this variety an excellent choice for gardeners of all experience levels. Variety Details Plant type: Annual Growth habit: Herbaceous Crop category: Lettuce Kitchen profile: New Red Fire Lettuce is a vibrant and versatile variety that combines beauty, flavor, and reliability. Recorded feature: Open-Pollinated Product format: Seed packet Sowing & Growing Soil Temperature: 50-75°F Planting Depth: 1/4 inch Germination: 7-14 Days Height At Maturity: 8-12 inches Days To Maturity: 55-65 Days Sun/Shade: Full Sun to Partial Shade Spacing After Thinning: 10-12 inches Prepare a fine seedbed for New Red Fire Lettuce and keep the shallow sowing zone evenly moist while seedlings emerge. Thin according to the intended harvest stage: closer spacing can suit young leaves, while mature heads need more room. In warming weather, evaluate soil moisture and plant condition frequently instead of following a universal schedule. Pick outer leaves or cut mature plants at the stage you prefer. Record sowing and harvest dates to refine timing for the next planting. Thriving in full sun and well-draining soil, lettuce new red fire is heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, ensuring a prolonged harvest throughout the growing season. Before sowing New Red Fire Lettuce, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window. Explore related options in our Lettuce Seeds.