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Red Cloud — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Red Cloud
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

28days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, rich in organic matter
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red
Size: 8-12"
Shape: Rounded, cupped leaves
Flavour: Mild, delicate flavor with juicy, crunchy texture and no bitterness.

In the kitchen

Salads, fresh eating, baby leaf harvesting, mixed greens, farm-to-table presentations

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles, caterpillars
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, damping off

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

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent

MarigoldsDeters nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators

CarrotsLoosens soil for lettuce roots and uses different soil nutrients, maximizing space efficiency

RadishesActs as trap crop for flea beetles and breaks up soil for lettuce root development

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space

GarlicRepels aphids, slugs, and other soft-bodied pests that commonly attack lettuce

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects

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

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and has different root depth, reducing competition

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for similar nutrients and space, can shade lettuce and stunt growth

SunflowersAllelopathic chemicals inhibit lettuce germination and growth, plus creates 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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

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

Red Cloud

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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