• Red Sails Lettuce in a white background Red Sails laitue en blanc
  • Close-up of Red Sails Lettuce Gros plan de Red Sails Lettuce
  • A girl holding a fresh Red Sails Lettuce Une fille tenant une nouvelle laitue de Voiles rouges
  • Red Sails Lettuce under the sun La laitue rouge est sous le soleil
  • A hand holding red sails lettuce Une main tenant des voiles rouges laitue
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Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds

Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds

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This esteemed favorite, Red Sails, garnered recognition with an AAS award, marking its distinction as a top choice among gardeners. With a swift maturity period of 45 days, it stands as a testament to its exceptional qualities. Introduced in 1985, Red Sails has maintained its stellar reputation, boasting both beauty and flavor in abundance. Its resilience against bolting ensures an extended period of delightful harvests, making it a reliable staple in any garden. The leaves, characterized by their large and erect stature, exhibit a captivating spectrum of colors—deep red at the ruffled tips, transitioning to bronzy-maroon, and finally settling into a verdant green toward the base.

Ideal for adding visual allure to the salad bowl, Red Sails leaves offer not only aesthetic appeal but also a delectable taste experience. Their soft texture and buttery flavor are universally cherished, appealing to palates of all ages. This lettuce variety thrives in cooler climates, thriving when temperatures hover between 10 to 20 degrees Celsius. Planting can commence directly in the garden from early spring onwards. Alternatively, for an earlier harvest, consider starting seeds indoors, as the seedlings adapt well to transplantation. Those aiming for a fall crop can begin sowing in late summer, ensuring a continuous supply of fresh produce.

For optimal growth, Red Sails lettuce should be cultivated in single rows, with plants spaced approximately 45 centimeters apart. This spacing allows each plant ample room to flourish and develop its characteristic vibrant foliage. Additionally, this lettuce variety adapts well to container gardening, offering versatility for those with limited outdoor space. Whether grown in traditional garden beds or containers, Red Sails lettuce promises an abundance of colorful, flavorful leaves, ready to elevate salads and culinary creations alike. Its enduring popularity and exceptional qualities make it a prized addition to any garden, offering both visual and gastronomic satisfaction throughout the growing season.

    How To Grow

    Sow Red Sails lettuce seeds directly into the garden or start indoors for an earlier harvest; Ensure consistent moisture and provide partial shade in warmer climates.

    Harvesting

    Gather Red Sails lettuce leaves when they reach desired size, typically around 15-20 centimeters in length.

    Seed Saving

    Allow Red Sails lettuce plants to bolt and flower, then collect seeds from mature seed heads.

    Extra Facts

    Planting depth: 0.5 centimeters; Optimal germination and growth temperature: 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.

    Blooming Season: Red Sails lettuce typically blooms in late spring to early summer, depending on local climate conditions.

    Planting Season: Best planted in early spring or late summer, with temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 degrees Celsius.

    Latin Name/USDA Zones: Lactuca sativa; Suitable for USDA Zones 2 to 11.

    Sunlight Required/ Height: Requires partial to full sunlight; Grows to a height of approximately 20 to 30 centimeters.

    Shelf Life After Test Date: Maintains viability for up to 2 years after the test date when stored properly.

    Seed Type: Red Sails Leaf Lettuce seeds are open-pollinated and non-hybrid.

    Soil Type: Red Sails lettuce thrives in loam soil, although it can also grow well in clay or sandy soil with proper moisture retention.

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