About This

Red Leaf Lettuce (Lactuca sativa): Non-GMO heirloom yields large, ruffled deep-red loose-leaf heads with crisp texture and mild nutty flavor; ready in 45–55 days.
Planting Tips (Red Leaf Lettuce): Direct sow ¼–½" deep, 1–2" apart in loose soil (pH 6.0–7.0); germinates 4–10 days at 40–75°F; thin to 6–12" for full heads or harvest baby leaves earlier.
Growing Tips (Red Leaf Lettuce): Full sun to part shade; cool temps (50–70°F); keep soil consistently moist (mulch heavily); harvest outer leaves for cut-and-come-again or full heads at maturity to avoid bitterness.
Culinary Benefits (Red Leaf Lettuce): Crisp, ruffled deep-red leaves deliver mild nutty flavor and stunning color; perfect raw in salads, sandwiches, wraps, or as garnish; vitamin A, K, folate, and antioxidant-rich for fresh, healthy meals.
Variety of Seeds for Home Garden – Axel’s Garden Seeds offers unique fruit, flower, herb, and vegetable seeds. Each packet is hand packed with high-quality garden seeds.