Red Sails Looseleaf Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
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Plant Details
| Variety | Red Sails Looseleaf Lettuce |
| Pronunciation | Lac-TWO-kah Sa-TEE-vah |
| Category | Edibles |
| Subcategory | Leafy Green |
| Type | Cultivar |
| Habit | Mounding |
| Frost Tolerance | Half-Hardy: 32° |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Part Shade |
| Height | 6–12 in |
| Width | 6–12 in |
| Uses | Open Pollinated; Uses as baby greens; Grows well in heat; Slow to bolt; Containers; Mild, bitter-free flavor; More vitamin A & C than supermarket lettuce |
Description
A favorite to use as baby greens, 'Red Sails' is ready to harvest after just 2 or 3 weeks and grows to a full head in just over 6 weeks. Very heat tolerant, the soft buttery leaves will grow well into warm weather without getting bitter. Contains more vitamins A and C than grocery-store lettuce! Attractive container variety, too.
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