{"product_id":"lettuce-merlot","title":"Lettuce Seeds, Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003e(\u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e) Leaf. Reputed to be absolutely the darkest red lettuce in existence, which should make it tops for anthocyanin (antioxidant) content as well! Leaf lettuce with wavy to frilly leaf margins and very crisp, waxy leaves! Excellent bolt resistance, and good cold tolerance for a late fall to winter crop. Recommended as a cutting type for baby greens production or cut-and-come-again harvesting. We feel, along with our friend William Woys Weaver, that this variety is destined to become a classic, and it certainly deserves it! A rich source of potassium and vitamin A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot lettuce is best grown at 60-80 F. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date or direct sow outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest. It thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with plenty of organic matter, requiring 4-8 hours of sun daily. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59510997057822,"sku":"LT158","price":3.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/2280\/5022\/files\/lettuce_merlot.jpg?v=1782393456","url":"https:\/\/www.rareseeds.com\/products\/lettuce-merlot","provider":"RareSeeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}