Lettuce, Loose Leaf Lettuce 'Red Velvet'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Longmont, Colorado

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
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neutral
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negative
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Broomfield, CO (Zone 5b) | September 2008 | positive

From your friends at Botanical Interests: This beautiful heirloom leaf lettuce with wine-red leaves (tops are red, backs are green tinged...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Often referred to as the darkest red loose-leaf lettuce. Tops of leaves are solid reddish-maroon, backs are green tinged with maroon. Hea...Read More

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