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Ruby Streaks
Lettuce
LettuceBrassica juncea
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–11
- 21 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 12" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Fine, deeply incised leaves. The color ranges from dark green with red veins to dark maroon, with the maroon color darker when grown without row cover and in cooler weather. The flavor is mild and slightly pungent.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for transplanting
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles. Common diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, powdery mildew, downy mildew.