• Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant red and green leafy vegetable on a garden bed.
  • Fresh Merlot Lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing deep red leafy vegetables on a garden bed.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce vegetable from Hudson Valley Seed Co. displayed with vibrant red and green leaves.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant, deep-red leafy vegetable perfect for salads and sandwiches.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant red and green leafy vegetable for salads and sandwiches.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce vegetable from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showing vibrant, leafy red and green Merlot lettuce variety.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant, deep red and green leafy vegetables on a farm stand.
  • Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant red and green leafy vegetable for salads and sandwiches.
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Hudson Valley Seed Co.

Merlot Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Certified Organic

Microgreens Suitable

Deep purple-red leaves with delightful earthy flavor.

Looking for that perfect lettuce to complement a rich autumn feast? In Merlot, you'll find deep garnet hues with a brilliant sparkle. The rich, earthy flavor belies a distinct nose of black cherry with herbaceous undertones. Fresh and full-bodied and cloaked in a subtle, ruffled velvet robe, Merlot's mouth feel delights. It is well structured, supple, and smooth. A deep purple beauty, this recent vintage is sure to please the whole table. (Note: unlike other merlots, this one does not improve with age; harvest young!)

Lettuce PDF Growing Guide

Lettuce Info Sheet

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Growing instructions
Sow indoors beginning 8-10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow beginning about 4 weeks before last frost. Harvest late spring and summer sowings promptly to beat bolting. Continue sowing until about 2 weeks before first fall frost. Lettuce likes steady (but not excessive) moisture and can become prematurely bitter during dry spells; keep irrigated for best-tasting leaves. Harvest at baby stage when leaves are 3" high, or at maturity. Merlot is an open lettuce, harvest mature heads when full and frilly.
Product Details
Days to Maturity 60 days
Days to Germination 3-10 days
Width at Maturity 10"
Height at Maturity 10"
Sun Conditions Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun), Partial Sun (4-6 hours Sun)
Planting Depth 1/4"
Row Spacing 12"
Plant Spacing 4-12"
About the artist
Artwork by Bayla Laks. Bayla evokes the beauty of the Catskills and the richness of farm life with this painting. She has a BFA in Illustration and Art History and has spent time living and working on a biodynamic farm.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant red and green leafy vegetable on a garden bed.
    Fresh Merlot Lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing deep red leafy vegetables on a garden bed.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce vegetable from Hudson Valley Seed Co. displayed with vibrant red and green leaves.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant, deep-red leafy vegetable perfect for salads and sandwiches.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant red and green leafy vegetable for salads and sandwiches.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce vegetable from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showing vibrant, leafy red and green Merlot lettuce variety.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., showcasing vibrant, deep red and green leafy vegetables on a farm stand.
    Fresh Merlot lettuce from Hudson Valley Seed Co., vibrant red and green leafy vegetable for salads and sandwiches.
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    Barbara W.

    I planted a few Merlot lettuce seeds in my Aero Garden in the Fall and have eaten this lettuce in salads all winter long. It is so delicious tasting and the green and burgundy colors of its large leaves makes it so beautiful to look at. It really has become my favorite lettuce to grow and to eat!

    Barbara W. review photo
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    Christine L.

    I am planning to start my seeds this week, as it is only zone 4 and still winter here. I will start some of the lettuce, and move into the tomatoes after that. I'll keep you posted on how they do, but the packaging is wonderful!

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    c.R.

    Lettuce was veru crisp and had a bitter taste which i loved...

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    matt d.

    Top shelf , pick it fresh and enjoy . Does extremely well in early season . I planted this when there was still frost in the ground and it withstood many spring frosts . Will order more and plant even more than last year .

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    Rocco J.

    Excellent germination and sprouting,
    Plants are 3 inches tall and vigorous.
    I’ll be eating Merlot salad greens late fall snd winter.

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    Charlie i.Y.

    Eat This!
    I'm writing only because I just noticed that there are no reviews of this brilliant lettuce! We received a pack of seeds as a present several years ago (yes, our friends know we love to grow what we eat). Not only is this lettuce incredibly beautiful in the garden, the slightly bitter flavor adds incredible depth to any salad. Grow this! Eat this!