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New Red Fire Leaf Lettuce Seeds

New Red Fire Leaf Lettuce Seeds

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~0.5 g (~370 seeds)
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Flame-tipped, green leaves pack luscious flavor even in the heat of summer. Slow-to-bolt (flower) characteristic means it holds well in your garden, so you can take your time harvesting over a long period. Disease resistance to downy mildew, bottom rot, and tipburn.

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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"

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.

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  • Jose M.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nov 4, 2024
    5 Stars

    Grate packaging and enjoy the YouTube videos aswell.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Beginner
  • Julie C.
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 23, 2025
    5 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 Buyer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Dec 17, 2024
    5 Stars

    Order came quickly and the seeds germinate quickly and are growing well. Will be ordering again.

  • Norine H.
    Verified Buyer
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Jul 6, 2024
    4 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
  • LaRae G.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    May 18, 2024
    5 Stars

    High germination rates for everything. Lovely varieties ranging from old time favorites to varieties of vegetables and flowers I have never seen before. Very happy overall.

    Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate