Lactuca sativa Cherry haze 100+ PCS fresh seeds, Salad red cherry haze, Lettuce, Lactuca sativa, Vegetable seed, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Lactuca sativa — Lettuce, Cherry Haze

This product is a pack of 100+ fresh seeds of Lactuca sativa Cherry Haze, a popular variety of lettuce valued for its excellent taste and original appearance. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a medium-ripe variety, suitable for growing in winter on a windowsill or in the open ground during the warm season.

🌿 Botanical Description

Lactuca sativa Cherry Haze is a cool-season crop that forms a leaf rosette with a diameter of up to 30 cm and a height of up to 25 cm. The leaves are rich cherry color, glossy, medium-sized, and inversely ovoid in shape. The taste is delicate, and the consistency is crisp.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep and 1-2 cm apart in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Provide mineral nutrition and timely watering.
• Germination temperature: 10-15°C (50-59°F). Germination time: 7-10 days.
• Soil type: Well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the soil consistently moist during the growing season. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Lactuca sativa is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated in Europe, North America, and Asia. It thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and adequate moisture.

✨ Interesting Facts

Lettuce has been cultivated for over 4,000 years and was a staple crop in ancient Rome and Greece. It is a good source of vitamins A and K and is low in calories. In the 17th century, lettuce was used as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.