Burgandy Lettuce is a loose-leaf variety that delivers deep color and reliable harvests in just 50 days from direct seeding. This cultivar thrives in full sun with moderate water and moderate soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0, making it straightforward for gardeners seeking quick results. Its compact spacing requirements (1 inch between plants, 16 inches between rows) allow for dense plantings in beds or containers, while its tender leaves are ready to pick long before most other lettuce varieties mature.
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Burgundy Lettuce reaches harvest maturity in a remarkably quick 50 days, delivering tender leaves ready for the kitchen well before midsummer heat arrives. Direct seed it into full sun and keep water moderate; this variety doesn't demand fussy conditions. The tight spacing means you can pack more plants into the same garden bed, giving you an abundance of fresh greens without taking up much ground.
Burgundy Lettuce is grown primarily for fresh salads and greens. Harvest individual outer leaves to extend the season, or cut entire plants for a single large harvest. Its tender texture makes it well-suited for raw preparations where delicate leaves matter.
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Start seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before your anticipated transplant date if you prefer indoor germination.
Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors. Plant at the spacing specified (1 inch between plants, 16 inches between rows) once they have developed 2 to 3 true leaves.
Direct seed into prepared soil, using row cover to improve germination and prevent soil crusting. This variety typically matures in 50 days from direct seeding.
Burgundy Lettuce can be harvested by picking individual outer leaves while allowing the inner leaves to continue growing, or by cutting the entire plant about 1 inch above the soil line. Harvest individual leaves from the outside to extend the season. Check plants daily for leaves ready to pick, as lettuce becomes bitter once plants begin to bolt. You may receive additional harvests by continuously removing outer leaves, though the plant eventually reaches the end of its productive life.
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