vegetable variety in zone 3b
Red Sails lettuce in zone 3b
Red Sails · Lactuca sativa
- Zone
- 3b -35°F to -30°F
- Growing season
- 100 days
- Days to harvest
- 30 to 70
The verdict
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About Red Sails
Mild, slightly sweet, deep wine-red ruffled leaves; loose-leaf. Salads, garnish. AAS winner, slow to bolt, holds color and quality.
Critical timing for zone 3b
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Common challenges in zone 3b
- ▸ Short season
- ▸ Winter desiccation
- ▸ Site selection critical for fruit trees
Modified care for zone 3b
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Red Sails in adjacent zones
Other lettuce varieties for zone 3b
- Black Seeded Simpson
Sweet, crisp, classic loose-leaf flavor; pale green frilly leaves. Salads, sandwiches, fast cut-and-come-again…
- Buttercrunch
Sweet, tender, buttery; loose-heading bibb-style green leaf. Salads, sandwiches, fresh. AAS winner, slow to bo…
- Romaine Parris Island
Crisp, refreshing, classic upright Romaine flavor; tall green heads. Caesar salad, sandwiches, wraps. Heat-tol…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Red Sails lettuce grow in zone 3b?
Yes. Red Sails is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 3b.
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Image: "Romaine lettuce", by Rainer Zenz, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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