Minimum: 150+ Seeds Tender, Heat-Tolerant, and Stunning in the Garden Bring vibrant color and flavor to your salad bowl with Red Sails Lettuce—a stunning red-bronze looseleaf variety known for its soft texture, mild flavor, and excellent heat tolerance. This fast-growing lettuce adds both beauty and nutrition to any garden bed or container, thriving in both spring and fall plantings. 🌟 Why Grow Red Sails Lettuce? 🍷 Gorgeous Red Leaves – Bronze-to-burgundy tips stand out in the garden and on the plate 🥗 Deliciously Mild – Smooth, sweet flavor perfect for salads and sandwiches 🌞 Heat-Tolerant – Slow to bolt, even in warmer weather ⏱️ Quick-Growing – Harvest baby leaves in as little as 25 days 🪴 Perfect for Containers – Compact, looseleaf growth ideal for small spaces 🧬 Award-Winning – A 1985 All-America Selections (AAS) winner for performance and flavor 🌱 Planting & Growing Info: Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa Days to Maturity: 25–55 days Growth Habit: Looseleaf Spacing: 6–10" apart Sunlight: Full sun to part shade Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture Watering: Keep evenly moist to prevent bitterness Harvest: Cut outer leaves as needed or harvest entire head when mature 🧠 Growing Tips: Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for a continual harvest Prefers cooler weather but tolerates heat better than most lettuces Provide shade in summer or grow under row covers to extend season Great companion plant for carrots, radishes, and beets Use mulch to retain moisture and reduce soil splashing 🏡 Perfect For: Spring and fall gardens Raised beds, borders, and window boxes Cut-and-come-again harvesting Colorful mixed salad gardens Urban and container gardening 🥗 Colorful, Crisp, and Easy to Grow Whether you're growing for beauty, taste, or both, Red Sails Lettuce is a must-have leafy green that thrives with minimal effort. Its tender texture and stunning color make it a favorite among gardeners, chefs, and salad lovers alike.
