Lactuca, Lettuce, Merlot Lettuce
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun, Part-Sun
Description
This deep hued lettuce is great paired with other greens, or enjoyed on its own on a crisp fall day.
Lactuca sativa
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Details
Deep purple-red leaves with delightful earthy flavor.
Looking for that perfect lettuce to complement a rich autumn feast? In Merlot, you’ll find deep garnet hues with a brilliant sparkle. The rich, earthy flavor belies a distinct nose of black cherry with herbaceous undertones. Fresh and full-bodied and cloaked in a subtle, ruffled velvet robe, Merlot’s mouth feel delights. It is well structured, supple, and smooth. A deep purple beauty, this recent vintage is sure to please the whole table. (Note: unlike other merlots, this one does not improve with age; harvest young!)
Lactuca sativa
Growing Instructions.
Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting. Continue sowing until about 2 weeks before first fall frost. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best-tasting leaves. Harvest at baby stage when leaves are 3" high, or at maturity. Merlot is an open lettuce, harvest mature heads when full and frilly.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Organic Vegetables |
| Common Family Name | Lettuce |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun, Part-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Harvest Time | Spring, Fall |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12" |
| Spacing in Row | 4-12" |
| Planting Depth | ¼" |
| Days to Germination | 3-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |