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Scarlet Frills — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Scarlet Frills
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last spring frost, or transplant seedlings started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green and red
Shape: Intricately lobed and ruffled leaves
Flavour: Spicy, crisp, tender with bold flavor notes and excellent texture from ruffled foliage.

In the kitchen

Salad mixes, fresh green salads, garnish, mesclun blends

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew

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 pests while improving lettuce flavor

CarrotsLoosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for nutrients

RadishesBreaks up soil, deters flea beetles, and harvests before lettuce needs space

MarigoldsRepels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that damage lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be interplanted for succession harvests

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs

NasturtiumsTrap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers add color

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that prey on lettuce pests

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and creates too much shade

SunflowersAllelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth

TomatoesCreate excessive shade and compete for water, may stunt lettuce growth

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.

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

Grown Scarlet Frills?

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