Dramatic, frilly, and utterly striking. A deep burgundy-red to purple leaves which is both edible and ornamental. It's crisp yet tender texture holds it's shape beautifully in salad mixes, with a mild flavour which is slightly nutty and  far less bitter than most red lettuces.
 
When to Sow: Mar- Aug
 
HOW TO SOW LETTUCE:
Sow Indoors - a few seeds onto pots or cells of moist compost and cover with 1cm of soil. Ideal temp 15-20°C. Transplant into final positions when large enough to  withstand pests 25cm apart
Sow Direct - thinly into rows in a prepared seed bed 1cm deep. Thin to 25cm when large enough to handle, thinnings can also be transplanted.

Can sow under glass in Autumn for overwintering. Succession sow for a long cropping period. Lettuce seed will go dormant in hot conditions so avoid sowing  in the height of summer. Plant further apart for larger heads and closer for baby leaves.
 
Classification: Half Hardy Annual
Group: Lettuce & Salad
Easy To grow
Germination Time: 1-2 weeks
 
Harvest Time: Apr- Oct
Site: Full Sun/ Part Sun
Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: Alkaline/ Neutral
Moisture: Well drained
Care: Keep moist watering well in dry spells
Use: Edible
Harvest: When heads are the required size
 
Days to Maturity:  70-80 Days
Feed: Nitrogen if soil is poor
Plant Spacing: 25cm