Dark Leaf Color
Produces red to burgundy foliage, with color intensity depending on the identified lettuce cultivar and growing conditions.
Black Red Lettuce Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Black Red Lettuce Seeds
Black Red Lettuce is a colorful leafy vegetable valued for its deep red to burgundy foliage, fresh flavor, and ornamental appeal in vegetable gardens. Depending on the specific cultivar, its leaves may develop darker reddish tones under suitable growing conditions. This lettuce can be grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers. Provide cool temperatures, fertile well-drained soil, and consistent moisture for healthy leaf development. Confirm the exact cultivar with your seed supplier before listing specific characteristics.
Red-Burgundy Foliage
Leafy Vegetable
Cool-Season Crop
Home Vegetable Garden
Key Features
Fresh Leafy Harvest
Provides lettuce leaves for salads, sandwiches, wraps, and other fresh meals.
Cool-Season Growth
Grows best in cool weather and may bolt more quickly when exposed to prolonged heat.
Garden and Container Use
Can be grown in vegetable beds, raised beds, or suitable containers with adequate drainage.
Product Highlights
Red to burgundy leaf coloration
Fresh leafy vegetable crop
Suitable for home salads
Cool-season growing preference
Suitable for raised garden beds
Can grow in suitable containers
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Requires consistent soil moisture
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Common Name | Black Red Lettuce; Red Leaf Lettuce |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Leafy Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Annual leafy vegetable |
| Leaf Color | Red to burgundy, depending on cultivar |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as an annual; suitable planting periods depend on local climate |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall in many regions; adjust for local temperatures |
| Seed Starting | Sow directly or start in containers using a suitable seed-starting mix |
| Germination Time | Often about 2–10 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 60–75°F (16–24°C); high temperatures may reduce germination |
| Sunlight | Full sun in cool weather; partial shade may help in warmer conditions |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, loose, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Keep soil evenly moist without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Depends on the specific lettuce cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | Follow the cultivar's recommendations; spacing varies by leaf type and harvest method |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Soil
Choose a sunny or partly shaded location with loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have drainage holes and enough room for healthy leaf development.
Choose a sunny or partly shaded location with loose, fertile, well-drained soil. Containers should have drainage holes and enough room for healthy leaf development.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow lettuce seeds shallowly according to the supplier's instructions. Keep the soil surface evenly moist while the seeds germinate.
Sow lettuce seeds shallowly according to the supplier's instructions. Keep the soil surface evenly moist while the seeds germinate.
Step 3: Provide Cool Conditions
Maintain moderate temperatures and provide suitable light. Protect young plants from excessive heat, which can affect germination and encourage premature bolting.
Maintain moderate temperatures and provide suitable light. Protect young plants from excessive heat, which can affect germination and encourage premature bolting.
Step 4: Thin and Water
Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing for the cultivar. Water consistently to support tender leaf growth, avoiding prolonged waterlogging.
Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing for the cultivar. Water consistently to support tender leaf growth, avoiding prolonged waterlogging.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest outer leaves as needed when they reach a usable size, or harvest the whole plant according to the variety and your preferred growing method.
Harvest outer leaves as needed when they reach a usable size, or harvest the whole plant according to the variety and your preferred growing method.
Grow Colorful Black Red Lettuce at Home
Add rich red foliage and fresh leafy harvests to your vegetable garden with Black Red Lettuce Seeds. With suitable temperatures, fertile soil, consistent moisture, and appropriate spacing, lettuce can provide fresh leaves for everyday meals. Confirm the exact cultivar before publishing specific color, size, or maturity claims.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find useful answers about Black Red Lettuce seed germination, leaf color, and harvesting.
How long does Black Red Lettuce take to germinate?
Lettuce seeds often germinate within about 2–10 days under suitable conditions. Cool to moderate temperatures, fresh seeds, and evenly moist soil help support germination. Excessive heat can reduce germination, so follow the temperature guidance supplied for your variety.
Why is my red lettuce turning green?
Red pigmentation varies with cultivar genetics, light, temperature, and growing conditions. Some varieties develop stronger red or burgundy coloring in suitable light and cooler weather. Check the variety description and provide appropriate growing conditions before concluding that the plant has a problem.
When should you harvest Black Red Lettuce leaves?
You can usually begin harvesting outer leaves once they are large enough to use, leaving the growing center intact for continued leaf production. Alternatively, harvest the entire plant when it reaches a suitable size. Harvesting time depends on the cultivar, weather, and growing method.