Red Leaf Lettuce
Vegetables
Beginner
Annual

Red Leaf Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Photo: Jamain · CC BY-SA 3.0

About Plant: Red Leaf Lettuce

A loose-leaf lettuce with ruffled red-to-green foliage that adds color to salads and grows quickly in cool weather.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterRegular, consistent
SoilRich, moisture-retentive, well-drained (6.0–7.0)
Spacing8–12 inches
Height6–14 inches
Time to Harvest40-55
Planting Depth1/8 inch
Germination Time3–10 days

Expert Growing Tips

Grow in cool weather, keep evenly moist and harvest in the morning for crisp leaves.