Merlot Lettuce
Certified Organic
Lactuca sativa
Deep purple-red leaves with delightful earthy flavor.
Looking for that perfect lettuce to complement a rich autumn feast? In Merlot, you'll find deep garnet hues with a brilliant sparkle. The rich, earthy flavor belies a distinct nose of black cherry with herbaceous undertones. Fresh and full-bodied and cloaked in a subtle, ruffled velvet robe, Merlot's mouth feel delights. It is well structured, supple, and smooth. A deep purple beauty, this recent vintage is sure to please the whole table. (Note: unlike other merlots, this one does not improve with age; harvest young!)
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| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Pack / Organic / 250 seeds | $4.79 | In Stock | |
| 250 Seeds / Organic | $3.99 | In Stock |
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Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting. Continue sowing until about 2 weeks before first fall frost. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best-tasting leaves. Harvest at baby stage when leaves are 3" high, or at maturity. Merlot is an open lettuce, harvest mature heads when full and frilly.
| Days to Germination | 3-10 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 60 days |
| Planting Depth | ¼" |
| Spacing in Row | 4-12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12" |
| Height at Maturity | 10" |
| Width at Maturity | 10" |
| Sun Preference | Full to Little Sun |
Artwork by Bayla Laks. Bayla evokes the beauty of the Catskills and the richness of farm life with this painting. She has a BFA in Illustration and Art History and has spent time living and working on a biodynamic farm.