Ruby Red Lettuce Organic Seeds (Lactuca sativa) – A stunning loose-leaf lettuce with deep red tones and mild flavor, great for cool-weather salads.
Minimum: 150+ Seeds
Bring bold color and delicious nutrition to your garden with Ruby Red Lettuce Organic Seeds. This stunning heirloom variety boasts frilly, deep red to burgundy leaves that hold their hue even in full sun. With a mild, slightly nutty flavor and a tender-crisp bite, Ruby Red is perfect for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and garnishes.
It’s a cool-weather staple that thrives in early spring and fall gardens. Great for raised beds, containers, and succession planting, this leaf lettuce is easy to grow and quick to harvest.
Key Features:
❤️ Eye-Catching Red Leaves – Adds a splash of color to garden beds and salad bowls
🥬 Loose-Leaf Variety – Harvest individual leaves or full heads as needed
❄️ Cool-Weather Crop – Grows best in spring and fall, tolerates light frost
🌱 Fast-Growing & Productive – Ready to harvest in as little as 30 days
🌿 Organic & Heirloom – Grown without chemicals, with open-pollinated genetics
Why Gardeners Love It:
💚 Nutrient-Rich – High in antioxidants, vitamins A & K, and fiber
🍽️ Mild, Sweet Flavor – Pairs well with all dressings and toppings
🪴 Space-Saving – Perfect for patio containers, windowsills, and small plots
🔁 Succession Planting Friendly – Sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest
🌞 Heat-Resistant Color – Maintains its beautiful red tones even in full sun
Growing Information:
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
📆 Days to Maturity: 30–55 days
📏 Height: 6–10 inches
🌱 Sowing: Direct seed 1/8" deep as soon as soil can be worked
🪴 Spacing: Thin to 6–8 inches apart
🌡️ Best Temps: 45–75°F
💧 Watering: Keep consistently moist but not soggy
✂️ Harvest Tip: Pick outer leaves early for baby greens or let mature into a full head
How to Use Ruby Red Lettuce:
🥗 Fresh Greens – Use as a salad base or lettuce wraps
🥪 Gourmet Sandwiches – Adds a colorful crunch
🌿 Garden-to-Table Garnish – Stunning in mixed greens or as a plate accent
📦 CSA & Market Favorite – Beautiful bunches that sell well and last long in storage
Perfect For:
🏡 Home Gardeners – Easy, beautiful, and rewarding
🌱 Beginner Growers – Fast, forgiving, and fuss-free
👩🍳 Culinary Creators – Adds both visual and flavor appeal
🪴 Small Spaces – Excellent for container growing or vertical planters
🌾 Market Growers – Attractive and reliable for spring and fall harvests
Common Questions:
❓ Can I grow Ruby Red in summer?
Yes, but partial shade and consistent watering are key to preventing bitterness or bolting.
❓ Is it cut-and-come-again?
Absolutely. Harvest outer leaves while letting the center continue to grow.
❓ Will the red color fade?
Nope! This variety keeps its beautiful hue even in full sun.
🥗 Grow Beauty & Bite in One Plant
Whether you're crafting a vibrant spring salad or building an edible landscape, Ruby Red Lettuce Organic Seeds bring elegance, nutrition, and flavor to your garden.
👉 Add this striking red lettuce to your seed collection today!