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Scarlet Frills
LettuceBrassica juncea
- Partial sun
- Zones 8–11
- 21 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Spicy green and red, intricately lobed and ruffled leaves add flavor and loft to your salad mix. Slow bolting. Darker red in cooler weather.
Planting
Direct sow after last spring frost, or transplant seedlings started indoors 4-6 weeks before planting
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles. Common diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, downy mildew, powdery mildew.