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Red Splendor

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Red Splendor

Lettuce

Brassica juncea

  • Partial sun
  • Zones 8–11
  • 21 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 6" spacing
  • High water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    Very slow-bolting plants hold their color in hot weather, making this variety a good choice for summer production. Hot, mustardy flavor. Plant at high density to keep from becoming oversized.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost

  • Growing

    Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, rich in organic matter. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles. Common diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, anthracnose.