Purple Lettuce Vegetable Seeds
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Features
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring–Fall
Growth Habit
Leafy Rosette
Flavor Profile
Mild, Slightly Bitter
Plant Characteristics
Deep Purple Leaves
Use
Salads, Garnish
Growing Conditions
Cool, Moist Soil
Harvest Advantages
Fast Growing
Plant Resistance
Bolt Resistant
About – Purple Lettuce
Lactuca sativa
Seed Names
Purple Lettuce
Seed Type
Open-Pollinated
Purple Lettuce, a colorful variety of Lactuca sativa, is prized for its rich burgundy leaves and crisp texture. It’s a nutritious, fast-growing leafy green ideal for salads, sandwiches, and ornamental vegetable gardens, thriving in cooler weather with consistent moisture.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Planting Depth
1/8 Inch
Sowing Method
Direct or Indoor
Plant Spacing
6–8 Inches
Days to Maturity
45–55 Days
Soil Preparation
No Soaking Needed
Hardiness Zones
4–9
Water Needs
Moderate
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Up to 30 sq ft
500
Up to 150 sq ft
1000
Up to 300 sq ft