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Red Splendor — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Red Splendor
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep red with burgundy tones
Shape: Loose leaf rosette
Flavour: Hot, mustardy peppery flavor with a bold, distinctive taste.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, salad mixes, garnishes, heat-resistant summer greens

Pests, disease & resistance

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

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 improves lettuce flavor with aromatic compounds

CarrotsLoose soil cultivation benefits lettuce roots, different root depths prevent competition

RadishesQuick harvest breaks soil for lettuce, acts as trap crop for flea beetles

MarigoldsRepels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial predatory insects

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and shade tolerance, efficient space utilization

GarlicDeters slugs and aphids with strong sulfur compounds

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers add color

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can shade out lettuce

SunflowersAllelopathic chemicals inhibit lettuce germination and growth

FennelStrong allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most vegetables including lettuce

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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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 Splendor

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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