Type
red leaf lettuce
Lettuce variety
Red Sails Lettuce
A looseleaf variety with bronze-red color and tender leaves. It is attractive in mixed beds and easy to harvest over time.
Days to maturity
45
Best for
salad mixes, color in the garden
About Red Sails
Red Sails is a red leaf lettuce with ruffled leaves, bronze-red coloring, and a soft, tender bite. It is valued for color in salads and tends to be more heat tolerant and slower to bolt than many older red leaf types.
Growing Red Sails Lettuce
For the best red color, give it good light and cool nights, though it still performs well in a broad range of conditions. Harvest outer leaves repeatedly or cut whole heads young, and keep it growing fast with steady water to avoid bitterness.
Full growing guide
For planting dates, care, and harvest that apply to all lettuce, see the complete guide.
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Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; performance varies by climate, soil, and season. Seed and plant availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.