Grow red lettuce for fresh salads and home-cooked meals in a garden bed, raised bed, or container. Lettuce usually performs best in cooler conditions with steady moisture, so select a season suited to your region.
Sowing Guide
Use fine, loose, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Sow seeds very shallowly and cover only lightly.
Mist gently to keep the surface moist.
Place in bright light and protect seedlings from intense heat.
Thin or transplant carefully, leaving suitable space for the plants.
Seed Germination Best Practices
Keep the surface evenly moist without flooding it, and avoid burying lettuce seeds deeply. Use clean containers and provide good light after seedlings emerge. In warm weather, protect the tray from excessive heat and drying.
Care
Water consistently and harvest leaves according to the variety's growth habit. Leaf color and growth depend on temperature, light, and care.
