Red Sails is one of the most popular red leaf lettuce varieties and a recipient of the All-America Selections (AAS Winner) award for its exceptional quality and outstanding garden performance. It produces large, ruffled leaves with a striking bronze-red color that becomes more intense with increased sunlight, while the center remains light green, creating a beautiful and eye-catching appearance.
The leaves have a tender yet crisp texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and are free of bitterness when harvested at the proper stage. This makes Red Sails an excellent choice for fresh salads, sandwiches, garnishes, and adding vibrant color to vegetable dishes.
This variety is fast-growing and highly productive. The outer leaves can be harvested continuously while the plant keeps producing new growth, or it can be left to develop into a full, dense leafy head. It is well suited for home gardens, raised beds, and containers.
When sowing, lettuce seeds require light to support germination. It is recommended to sow the seeds on the soil surface or cover them with a very thin layer of soil or vermiculite, while providing good light and maintaining consistent soil moisture. Seeds usually germinate within 7–14 days under suitable conditions.
This variety reaches harvest maturity in approximately 45–55 days from sowing. It can be grown by transplanting or direct seeding. In the Gulf region, it is recommended to start seeds indoors in September, then transplant seedlings during October and November. Planting can continue through December and January for abundant harvests throughout the cool growing season.
Red Sails Leaf Lettuce is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an award-winning variety that combines attractive red foliage, outstanding flavor, repeated harvests, and abundant production for both fresh consumption and market sales.
1/4tspoon in packet
