Red Sails Loose Leaf Lettuce Seeds (Organic)
Best heat-tolerant choice for home gardeners seeking vibrant, continuous salad harvests.
Cultivate a vibrant garden with Red Sails Loose Leaf Lettuce seeds. This organic variety from the Netherlands boasts striking, frilly leaves that deepen from green to a rich crimson, adding visual appeal to both your garden and salads. Enjoy a mild, slightly peppery flavor with a satisfying crunch. These heat-tolerant, annual seeds are perfect for direct sowing or indoor starts, maturing in 45-55 days. They thrive in well-drained soil with consistent moisture and can be planted in spring and fall for continuous harvests.
$3.79
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
270
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#270 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-64%
Below average
Item Number
2014
/ SNV
Who it's for
- Families desiring a steady supply of fresh, homegrown greens
- Home gardeners wanting visually stunning salad ingredients
- Gardeners in warmer climates needing longer harvest windows
Who should skip it
- Growers in arid regions lacking reliable irrigation systems
- Palates preferring bold, bitter, or complex lettuce varieties
- Gardeners without the time for frequent pest management
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Maintains leaf quality longer than standard varieties during warmer seasonal transitions.
Harvest Speed
Rapid maturity allows for quick turnarounds in your vegetable patch.
Container Versatility
Compact growth habit makes it an ideal candidate for patio pots.
Visual Appeal
Striking crimson frills provide high aesthetic value for garden-to-table presentation.
Succession Potential
Perfectly suited for staggered planting to ensure a continuous salad supply.
Seed Viability
Open-pollinated status ensures reliable results for home seed saving enthusiasts.
Key Specs
Item Number
SNV2014
Organic Status
Certified Organic Product
USDA Growing Zone
4 - 9
Days to Maturity
45 to 55 days
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Herbaceous
Shipping Weight
0.01 lb
Dimensions
4.5"L x 3.125"W x 0.1"H
Features
- Striking crimson-hued, frilly leaves
- Mild, slightly peppery flavor
- Heat tolerant for extended harvest
- Supports succession planting
- Open-pollinated for seed saving
- Suitable for gardens and containers
- Certified Organic cultivation
What customers say
This seed variety earns high praise for its exceptional ease of use and outstanding reliability, delivering dependable results even for new gardeners. A key highlight is the superior quality of the lettuce produced. Consumers consistently describe the harvest as tender, flavorful, and visually appealing due to its deep red color. Gardeners value the abundant yields, which offer excellent overall value and support continuous cutting throughout the season. These organic seeds quickly establish a beautiful and productive crop.
Know before you buy
Yes, Red Sails is well-suited for containers. Because it is a loose-leaf variety, it does not require deep soil, making it an excellent choice for pots, window boxes, or raised beds.
You can practice succession planting by sowing a new batch of seeds every two to three weeks. This ensures you have a steady supply of fresh leaves rather than all your lettuce maturing at the same time.
Red Sails is known for being more heat-tolerant than many other lettuce varieties, which helps delay bolting in warmer weather. However, providing partial shade during the hottest parts of the day will still help extend your harvest window.
Yes, because these are open-pollinated seeds, you can save the seeds from your best-performing plants to replant in future seasons. Just allow the plant to fully bolt and produce flowers before collecting the seeds.
The 'cut-and-come-again' method works best for loose-leaf lettuce. Simply harvest the outer leaves as needed, leaving the center of the plant intact so it can continue to grow new foliage.
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