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Red Cos Lettuce Seeds - Red Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

Red Cos Lettuce Seeds - Red Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden

$16.39 USD
$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soak seeds or sow directly – no special preparation needed.
Start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost risk is gone.
Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
Space seeds 15–20 cm apart once transplanted.


How to Grow

Provide full sun to partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilize with balanced compost or organic fertilizer every 2–3 weeks.
Mulch around plants to conserve moisture.

Tips

Succession sow every 2–3 weeks for steady harvests.
Harvest outer leaves as needed or cut full heads when mature.
Protect from pests with organic methods like neem or companion planting.

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Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Crisp

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mild

suitable-for

Suitable for

Indoor/ Outdoor

About
Red Cos Lettuce Seeds - Red Lettuce Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Heirloom

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable

Red Cos lettuce is a classic leafy green variety producing crisp, nutrient-rich salad leaves with attractive red-tinged foliage. Easy to grow and versatile, this lettuce thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Ideal for salads, wraps, sandwiches, and fresh kitchen use, it offers continuous harvests throughout the season. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and containers, Red Cos adds color, texture, and fresh flavor to your organic vegetable garden.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Winter

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Small

plant-height

Plant Height

30–45 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full Sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

Temperate

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–30 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5–1 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000130461

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Red Cos Lettuce a popular leafy vegetable?

Red Cos Lettuce is valued for its crisp upright leaves, attractive deep red coloring, and fresh texture, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and a wide variety of fresh dishes.

Where can Red Cos Lettuce be grown?

It grows well in garden beds, raised beds, containers, window boxes, and kitchen gardens with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.

When is Red Cos Lettuce ready to harvest?

Leaves can be harvested once they reach a usable size, or the entire head can be harvested after it becomes fully developed, depending on your preferred use.

How can Red Cos Lettuce be used in the kitchen?

The crisp leaves are ideal for fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers, and as a colorful garnish for a variety of dishes.

Does harvesting outer leaves encourage continued growth?

Yes, harvesting the outer leaves while allowing the center to continue growing may extend the harvest period under suitable growing conditions.

Can Red Cos Lettuce be grown in containers?

Yes, it performs well in containers and raised planters with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil and regular watering, making it suitable for patios, balconies, and other small-space gardens.