Black Lettuce Seeds – Vegetable Plant
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Black Lettuce Seeds
Black Lettuce is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its dark-colored foliage, compact growth habit, and adaptability to home gardens. It is suitable for raised beds, containers, kitchen gardens, and succession planting throughout the cooler growing seasons.
Key Features
Dark Colored Foliage
Produces attractive dark leaves that add visual interest to vegetable gardens.
Compact Growth Habit
Suitable for small garden spaces, containers, and raised beds.
Cool Season Adaptability
Performs best during mild temperatures in spring and fall.
Versatile Growing Options
Suitable for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and container cultivation.
Product Highlights
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Lactuca sativa |
| Common Name | Black Lettuce |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seed |
| Growth Habit | Leafy Annual |
| USDA Zones | 2–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, Fall |
| Growing Season | Cool Season |
| Sowing Season | Spring, Fall |
| Sowing Months | February–May, August–October |
| Germination Time | 7–14 Days |
| Germination Conditions | 55–75°F (13–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil | Well-Drained Fertile Soil |
| Watering | Moderate |
| Mature Size | 8–12 in Tall × 8–12 in Wide |
| Plant Spacing | 8–12 in Apart |
Growing Guide
Suitable For Raised Beds, Containers And Kitchen Gardens
Black Lettuce is grown for its dark foliage and compact growth habit. It is suitable for raised beds, containers, kitchen gardens, and cool-season vegetable plantings where leafy harvests and ornamental garden appeal are desired.