'Ruby Red' - (Non-GMO) - Leaf

'Ruby Red' - (Non-GMO) - Leaf - Lettuce Seeds

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800+ - Seeds per Pack!

Bright brilliant green leaves with deep red shading. A good, crisp, sweet flavoured leaf lettuce performing well into warmer weather. Ruby Red stretches out the spring harvest as it performs well under stress.

Note: This Ruby Red variety is similar in height and texture to romaine. This photo does not represent this variety as well as it could.

42+ Days to Harvest!

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880 seeds/gram Lettuce is a sun-loving cool weather crop that grows best in organic, well drained soil. Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow about 3 mm (1/8") deep in rows 45 cm (18") apart. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success. Harvest leaf lettuce by either pulling the entire plant or by cutting leaves from the main stem at least 2.5 cm (1") above the base – this will allow the plant to sprout new leaves. Harvest head lettuce by cutting the head off at the base just below the lower leaves. Once lettuce bolts (starts to produce a rapidly growing flower stem) leaves become bitter.

What are Heirloom Seeds:

In the past, heirloom seeds were typically handed down to a son or daughter of a farmer who was getting married. This was considered a wedding gift to help provide for the newly formed family. Now these heirloom seed varieties are sought after because of their diversity and their widespread growing regions that has helped to keep them isolated from Genetically Engineered Varieties. The most common reason for seeking out heirloom seeds is to find varieties that are resistant to various molds and crop diseases depending on the region in which you are trying to grow.