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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown; lettuce has been in cultivation for a long time.
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds
Lactuca sativa
Light green, crinkled leaves turn to deep red-bronze on the frilly edges.
Planting Lettuce
Days to Maturity
20 –45 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 10"
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
Surface to ⅛"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 75 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | Surface to ⅛" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 10" |
| Thinning | When ½" tall, thin to 1 every 10" |
| Germination | 5–10 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | 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. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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24 reviews
- Dianna M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10/12/26Red lettuce good Germination
I sowed indoors for fall transplant and got great germination. This is a new variety for me so am looking forward to harvesting and mix with other greens for a fall salad.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests10/12/26Hey Dianna,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds had great germination! That's awesome, especially starting them indoors for your fall transplant. Sounds like you've got an exciting harvest ahead and a delicious fall salad in the works when you mix them with your other greens!
Thanks so much for being part of the growing community and for sharing your experience. Keep on growing 🌻
- Melinda R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/27/26The Best Lettuce
We got a lot of salads this summer from Red Sails seeds planted in our salad table on our Terrance in NYC.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/27/26Hey Melinda,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds have been such a fantastic success! It sounds like you had an amazing harvest all summer long on your terrace in NYC. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Sharyn G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/11/26Quick germination great performance.
Both tasty and beautiful easy to grow variety of lettuce. Grows nicely even in my hot southern garden. Just give it plenty of water and partial shade for several months of carefree lettuce.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ExpertBIBotanical Interests9/13/26Hey Sharyn,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds are performing so well in your southern garden! It's awesome that you're getting quick germination and several months of carefree lettuce - that's exactly what we love to see. The fact that they're thriving even in the heat with just some water and partial shade is seriously impressive, and those beautiful red sails must look amazing in your garden. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Angela L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/26/26Beautiful in garden or planters
This grew very well even in my flower planters
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/1/26Hey Angela,
We're so happy to hear that your Red Sails Leaf Lettuce has been such a success! It's awesome that it grew so well even in your flower planters - that's a great way to make the most of your space and add some beautiful color to your garden. Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻
- Gregory L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/21/26Great heat tolerant variety!
Great heat tolerant variety of lettuce. Great germination success and great taste.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests8/22/26Hey Gregory,
We're so stoked to hear that your Red Sails Leaf Lettuce Seeds have been such a fantastic success! It's awesome that you're loving how well they handle the heat, and that you got great germination right out of the gate. Plus, the taste is always what it's all about! Thanks so much for being part of the growing community! Keep on growing 🌻