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Variety Info
Days to Maturity: 55 days
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Leaf Lettuce (Learn more)
Native: Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Hardiness: Frost-tolerant annual
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Plant Dimensions: 8"–10" tall, 6" wide
Attributes: Downy Mildew Resistant, Bottom Rot Resistant, Tipburn Resistant, Good For Containers, Frost Tolerant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, and when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 60°–70°F. Successive Sowings: Every 3 weeks until 4 to 6 weeks before your average first fall frost date. Mild Climates: Sow in fall and winter for cool season harvests.
When to Start Inside: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, and in summer when soil temperatures are too warm (above 80°F) to germinate lettuce seed.
Days to Emerge: 5–10 days
Seed Depth: Surface to ⅛"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 8"
Row Spacing: 12"
Thinning: When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 8"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Harvest in the morning, by cutting off at ground level. If regrowth is desired, cut the leaves higher, at 2". For a continual supply, outer, individual leaves can be harvested at any stage of maturity, but leave at least half of the plant for regrowth.
- Linda S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/19/25Beautiful addition to every salad
I love these colorful lettuces. Makes every salad look great.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/19/25Hey Linda S.,
What a fantastic review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your New Red Fire Leaf Lettuce is making every salad look great!
There's something so satisfying about growing your own colorful greens, isn't there? Those beautiful red and burgundy leaves really know how to transform an ordinary salad into something that looks like it came straight from a fancy restaurant! The vibrant colors of Red Fire lettuce add such a gorgeous visual pop that makes eating fresh greens even more enjoyable.
It sounds like these colorful lettuces have found the perfect home in your garden and on your table! Your experience really highlights how this variety delivers on both beauty and function - making your homegrown salads as stunning as they are delicious.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review about the visual appeal of these lettuces. Your experience will be so helpful for other gardeners who want to add some beautiful color to their salad gardens!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Julie C.Rated 5 out of 5 stars2/23/255 Stars
Grew red fire last year for a first time gardener..he loved it!! Lasted through hot weather without bolting in containers!!
- David S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/17/245 Stars
Order came quickly and the seeds germinate quickly and are growing well. Will be ordering again.
- Jose M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/4/245 Stars
Grate packaging and enjoy the YouTube videos aswell.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner - Norine H.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars7/6/244 Stars
This lettuce is beautiful, easily germinated and did not.go to seed. With the hot, dry weather this year it did, however, become bitter quickly yet never went to seed. In late spring.or summer shade cloth is a must. Harvest early and often and restart sequetial.crops. I like it.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate