Lettuce 'Red Coral' Seeds
Lactuca sativa 'Red Coral'
How to grow Lettuce 'Red Coral' from seed — sowing depth, method, germination and the best season to sow.
Sowing at a glance
- Difficulty: beginner
- Sowing depth: 5 mm
- Method: Direct sow where it is to grow
- Germination: 7-14 days
- Days to harvest: 50-60 days
- Best sown in: autumn, spring
- Seed storage life: 3 years
- Packet: approx. 150 seeds
When to sow by region
| Region | Sow in |
|---|---|
| sydney | autumn, winter, spring |
| melbourne | spring, summer, autumn |
| brisbane | autumn, winter |
| perth | autumn, winter, spring |
| canberra | spring, summer |
| adelaide | autumn, spring |
Sowing steps
- No special pre-treatment needed — sow fresh, viable seed.
- Prepare a weed-free, finely raked bed where the plants are to grow.
- Sow about 5 mm deep and water in gently.
- Keep evenly moist and warm; expect germination in 7-14 days.