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New Red Fire
Lettuce
LettuceLactuca sativa
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 55 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
- pH 6–7
Overview
New Red Fire is relatively slow, but produces uniform, heavy heads of brightly colored, frilly leaves. MT0-30. Also available with NOP-compliant pelleting.
Planting
Direct sow 1/4 inch deep. Can succession plant from spring through early fall. Thrives in cool weather but heat tolerant.
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: moderate. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, flea beetles, leafminers, slugs. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce drop, bacterial soft rot.