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Red Splendor
LettuceBrassica juncea
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–11
- 21 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
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.