{"product_id":"lettuce-butterhead-carmona-red","title":"Lettuce Seeds - Butterhead - Carmona Red","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmona Red develops a generous butterhead with bright red outer leaves surrounding a lime-green heart. The silky foliage brings a soft, delicate texture to salads and sandwiches, with enough color to stand out among darker greens. Grow whole heads for a beautiful kitchen harvest or take a few tender outer leaves while the center fills. Cool weather and steady moisture help preserve the succulent quality that makes butterhead lettuce so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA silky red butterhead with a bright green heart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lactuca sativa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 50 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size varies with harvest stage; allow the stated plant spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 18 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmona Red is an open-pollinated butterhead lettuce with red outer leaves and a lime-green center. Its soft leaf texture makes it useful for fresh salads and tender lettuce cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow on the surface or barely cover, about 1\/8 in., in spring or late summer. Keep moist at 55-70 F; allow 5-14 days to sprout. Thin to 12 in. apart, rows 18 in. apart. Choose fertile soil and sun to light shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain steady moisture and avoid crowding. Shade cloth can moderate strong afternoon heat, but slow-bolting varieties still flower eventually. Make small repeat sowings for a steady supply. Lettuce seed may germinate poorly in hot soil; start in a cooler spot when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick outside leaves as needed or cut developed heads in 50 days. Refrigerate promptly; harvest before bolting. For seed, let selected plants flower, isolate varieties and collect the fluffy, dry seedheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLettuce is largely self-pollinating, though crossing is possible. Keep healthy plants with the desired leaf type, allow seed stalks to flower, and separate varieties when purity matters. Collect ripe seedheads as their white fluff appears. Dry thoroughly, clean and store cool and dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect for aphids and slugs. Keep foliage and crowns from staying wet overnight, avoid waterlogged soil and maintain airflow. Heat, long days and water stress promote bolting or bitter leaves; harvest promptly and plan a new cool-season sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat distinguishes this variety?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarmona Red develops a generous butterhead with bright red outer leaves surrounding a lime-green heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick outside leaves as needed or cut developed heads in 50 days. Refrigerate promptly; harvest before bolting. For seed, let selected plants flower, isolate varieties and collect the fluffy, dry seedheads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I avoid poor quality?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain steady moisture and avoid crowding. Shade cloth can moderate strong afternoon heat, but slow-bolting varieties still flower eventually. Make small repeat sowings for a steady supply. Lettuce seed may germinate poorly in hot soil; start in a cooler spot when necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508651454766,"sku":"LT34","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/lettuce-butterhead-carmona-red","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}