Lettuce Seeds – Black Red

Grow striking, richly colored greens with Black Red Lettuce Seeds (Heirloom), a vibrant leafy variety known for its deep red to dark burgundy tones blended with green highlights. This attractive loose-leaf type produces tender, mildly flavored leaves perfect for salads, garnishes, and continuous harvesting throughout the season.

This non-GMO heirloom lettuce thrives in cool weather and well-drained soil, making it ideal for raised beds, containers, and kitchen gardens. With high germination and steady growth, Black Red Lettuce brings both flavor and bold color to any home garden.

Features

• Produces deep red to dark burgundy leaves with green accents

• Loose-leaf variety ideal for cut-and-come-again harvesting

• Heirloom, non-GMO seeds with high germination

• Excellent for containers, raised beds, and salad gardens

• Cool-season performer with reliable yields

Specifications

• Common Name: Black Red Leaf Lettuce

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa

• Variety: Black Red (Heirloom)

• Color: Dark red to burgundy with green shades

• Plant Type: Cool-season annual

• Planting Season: Spring or Fall

  • Zones 3–4: Direct sow April–May or August

  • Zones 5–6: Direct sow March–May or September

  • Zones 7–8: Direct sow February–March or October

  • Zones 9–10: Direct sow January–February or October–November

• Growing Zones: Suitable for Zones 3–10

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Requirement: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Maturity: 40–60 days

• Plant Height: 6–12 inches

• Growth Habit: Loose-leaf, cut-and-come-again type