Purple Fusion – Lettuce Seed

Description

Purple Fusion – Lettuce Seeds produce a unique and vibrant lettuce variety with deep purple and green leaves that add a splash of color to your garden and plate. Known for its tender, crisp texture and mild, sweet flavor, this variety is perfect for gourmet salads, wraps, and garnishes. The combination of purple and green hues in each leaf creates a visually stunning contrast, making Purple Fusion lettuce a standout in any dish. Easy to grow and fast to mature, Purple Fusion is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Key Features:

Colorful and Attractive: The striking contrast of dark purple and green leaves makes Purple Fusion lettuce a beautiful addition to any garden and an eye-catching component in salads.

Sweet, Mild Flavor: Known for its sweet and mild taste, Purple Fusion lettuce adds a refreshing crunch and flavor to fresh dishes.

Fast Growth: This variety matures quickly, providing an early harvest of high-quality lettuce in as little as 50 days.

Tender Texture: The leaves are soft, tender, and crisp, perfect for fresh salads, sandwiches, and wraps.

Cold Tolerant: Purple Fusion lettuce thrives in cool weather, making it an ideal choice for early spring and fall planting.

High Yield: This variety produces an abundant crop of compact, dense heads, ensuring plenty of fresh lettuce for multiple harvests.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual

Leaf Color: Purple and green with a vibrant color contrast

Leaf Shape: Frilled, tender, and crisp

Days to Maturity: 50–60 days from sowing to harvest

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0

Germination Time: 7–14 days at 60–75°F

Planting Season: Early spring to fall

Ideal For: Home gardens, raised beds, containers, and urban gardening

Planting Instructions:

Preparation: Select a location with full sun or partial shade, ensuring the soil is well-drained and rich in organic matter.

Sowing: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in rows, spacing them 10–12 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart to allow proper growth.

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells, to ensure crisp, tender leaves. Water at the base to avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to disease.

Fertilization: Apply a balanced organic fertilizer to encourage healthy growth, particularly if the soil is not rich in nutrients.

Care: Mulch around the plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Thin or harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage continuous new growth.

Harvesting: Harvest individual leaves as soon as they are large enough to eat, or cut the entire head at the base when the plant reaches maturity.