New Red Fire
Lactuca sativa
HOW TO GROW LETTUCE
Start indoors 4-5 weeks before last frost, plant out 4 weeks before frost. For fall harvest, transplant 8–10 weeks before first frost. Direct seed after last frost 1” apart, thin. Plant every 2–3 weeks to ensure continuous crop. Avoid sowing one long row all at once. Choose bolt-resistant varieties for summer harvest. Lettuce seed can enter thermal dormancy at high temperatures, see optimum germination temps. For continuous winter cold frame harvest from Elliot Coleman’s book ‘The New Organic Grower’: September 1 to 10, sow every 3-1/2 days. September 10 to 18, every 2 days, September 18 to October 10, every 3-1/2 days, October 10 to November 15, every 7 days. November 15 to December 15, every 10 days. Soil pH 6.0-6.8. Hardiness zones 6-9. Annual.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400 seeds per ounce. Average 131M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 25 feet.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60–68˚F
Days to Germ. 5-14
Plant Spacing 10-14”
Row Spacing 16-18”
Days To Maturity 55
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 22,400 seeds per ounce. Average 131M seeds per acre. Federal germination standard: 80%. Usual seed life: 3 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 25 feet.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60–68˚F
Days to Germ. 5-14
Plant Spacing 10-14”
Row Spacing 16-18”
Days To Maturity 55
Full Sun, Moist Well Drained
New Red Fire Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 28,350 seeds
- 350 Seeds$3.50
- 1 Ounce$42.00
Dark, wine-colored, loose-leaf type with frilly outer leaves and a compact, heavy center that reveals a touch of bright light green at the heart for contrast. Uniform, heavy heads are a bit slow to mature, but offer excellent heat resistance. Ideal for fresh market and retail produce. A best seller at the Ashland Fo...
Dark, wine-colored, loose-leaf type with frilly outer leaves and a compact, heavy center that reveals a touch of bright light green at the heart for contrast. Uniform, heavy heads are a bit slow to mature, but offer excellent heat resistance. Ideal for fresh market and retail produce. A best seller at the Ashland Food Co-op, Ashland, Oregon. Tags: Type: Romaine/Cos, Color: Bi-Colored, Size: Large, Shape: Flat, Specialty: Heat Resistant, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Certification: Organic.
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Meet Your Farmer
We promote fair trade, organic practices and environmental responsibility throughout the Restoration Seeds supply chain. Below are the family farmers and seed suppliers who bring our open pollinated seeds to you.
L & R Family Farm
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth
Seed grower since 1995
Liz and Ryan believe that good quality seed stock is akin to a good herd of animals, and that every region and every farm should have some idea of what works best in their situation. L & R Farms is committed to growing well selected and improved open pollinated seeds so that farmers once again can have control over their own livelihoods and remain independent of corporate interests. Continual investment in plant improvement at L & R Farm lies at the core of their desire to respond constructively to the challenges of tomorrow.
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