Growing Non-GMO Organic Merlot Lettuce Leaf Vegetable Seeds
Directly sow the seeds outdoors after the risk of frost has passed, or start the seeds indoors about 4-6 weeks before the last frost. When direct sowing, press seeds into the soil no more than 0.25 inches. Lettuce germination improves with light. Space seeds 1-2 inches apart and thin to 8-12 inches once sprouting. When starting the seeds indoors, plant into an organic seed starting mix, maintaining moisture and providing ample light, either natural or via grow lights. Once seedlings develop two true leaves and there's no frost risk, harden them off over a week and transplant outdoors, spacing them 8-12 inches apart in well-draining soil enriched with organic compost. Maintain even soil moisture with morning watering and apply organic mulch to retain moisture and control weeds.
Water your lettuce regularly to maintain even soil moisture; early morning watering is best to prevent disease. Mulch around the plants with organic materials like straw or wood chips to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Apply a balanced, organic liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks to provide necessary nutrients for growth.
Organic Merlot Lettuce Leaf in the Vegetable Garden
The vibrant color of Merlot Lettuce adds a beautiful contrast in the vegetable garden and can be visually enhancing when planted in patterns or as border plants. Its color deepens in cooler temperatures, making it a stunning addition to autumn gardens.
Thanks to its short habit and tolerance for partial shade, lettuce is perfect for making the most of a garden bed by growing at the base of other plants that grow taller.
Harvesting Organic Merlot Lettuce Leaf
Harvesting Merlot Lettuce is quite straightforward and can be done as soon as the leaves reach a desirable size, typically 45 to 55 days from planting. The outer leaves can be picked first, encouraging continued growth from the center for a prolonged harvest. For harvesting the whole plant, cut at the base just above the soil line, which can encourage a second growth in some cases.
About Organic Merlot Lettuce Leaf Garden Seeds
Developed for its visual appeal and flavor, Merlot Lettuce is a modern variety that is loved by all gardeners. Its ease of growth and minimal space requirements make it excellent for container gardening.
It performs exceptionally well in regions with cooler springs and falls but can adapt to various climates within its hardiness zones.
Nutritionally, like most lettuce, it is low in calories but high in vitamins A and C, and a good source of dietary fiber and iron.
Organic Merlot Lettuce prefers cooler weather, making early spring and late autumn the best times for planting. In zones 9-11, grow during the winter season.
