45 days. An AAS winner, these non-GMO Red Sails seeds grow into green leaves of lettuce with red tips that are ready to harvest in just 45 days. The Red Sails lettuce can be grown in most zones, including colder zones. The leaves of the Red Sails have a mildly sweet flavor.
Latin Name: Lactuca sativa
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Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors
Days to Maturity: 40-50 days
Hardiness Zone: 3-9
Planting Depth: 1/8"
Plant Spacing: 12"
Row Spacing: 12"
Growth Habit: Mound
Soil Preference: Moist, well-drained
Temp Preference: Warmer
Light Preference: Full sun or partial shade
Diseases/pests/problems: Susceptible to aphids and slugs. Lettuce that is crowded while growing will have a bitter taste
Color:Green with Red Leaf tips
Flavor:Mildly sweet