Lettuce 'Merlot'

'Merlot' is the darkest red lettuce we've ever grown. It is also the last one to bolt in the garden. However, it is very slow-growing and not productive enough for a main crop, so I grow it in my flower garden as a red foliage plant.

'Merlot' lettuce comes from Holland. It was introduced to the U.S. by Sheperd Ogden.​

Sowing Lettuce Seeds

Sow lettuce seeds outdoors in early spring in very shallow furrows. Lightly cover with soil. Thin to 8" apart. Full sun to part shade.

Home-grown seeds.