{"product_id":"lettuce-merlot","title":"Lettuce, Red Tinged WInter","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"53\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eLettuce, Red Tinged Winter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"33\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e(Lactuca sativa)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"55\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eRed Tinged Winter Lettuce is a hardy heirloom variety valued for its excellent cold tolerance and beautiful green leaves brushed with red edges. Originally selected for overwintering and early spring harvests, this lettuce forms loose heads with crisp, tender leaves and mild flavor. A dependable choice for fall planting, cold frames, and early-season gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"699\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"482\"\u003eExceptional Cold Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eBred for winter growing, this variety performs well in cool temperatures and can survive light frosts. Often grown in fall for overwintering in protected beds or cold frames, providing very early spring harvests.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"861\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eBeautiful Red-Tinged Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eLeaves are bright green with delicate red or bronze edges, creating an attractive contrast in garden beds and salad mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"897\"\u003eTender Texture \u0026amp; Mild Flavor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"900\"\u003eLeaves are crisp and succulent with a mild, refreshing taste. Excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, and cut-and-come-again harvesting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1075\"\u003eReliable for Season Extension\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1078\"\u003ePerforms especially well in fall plantings and protected winter growing systems such as cold frames, tunnels, or greenhouses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean (widely cultivated worldwide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003ePlant Life Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1451\"\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to medium-wet, fertile, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1500\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5–1 foot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1549\"\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e June–July (if allowed to bolt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1601\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~50–60 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1711\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown as an annual in zones 3–10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eDirect sow in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. 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