28days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark red
Shape: Delicate, toothed leaves
Flavour: Mild, delicate flavor with tender leaves and subtle sweetness.

In the kitchen

Salad mixes, fresh green salads, garnish

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, powdery mildew, lettuce mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	June – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	May – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	April – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	March – December
9	—	—	February – March	February – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce

CarrotsDeep roots break up soil for lettuce's shallow roots, doesn't compete for nutrients

RadishesQuick-growing root crop that loosens soil and can be intercropped with lettuce

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be succession planted in same space

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent damping-off and other soil-borne diseases

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests

Avoid

BeansCan shade lettuce excessively and compete for nutrients in the root zone

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can overshadow lettuce

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.742
Fat (g): 0.0738
Carbohydrate (g): 3.37
Vitamin K (µg): 20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.0401
Calcium (mg): 14.2
Iron (mg): 0.0332
Magnesium (mg): 6.31
Phosphorus (mg): 19.2
Potassium (mg): 139
Zinc (mg): 0.173

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Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

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