Merlot · Lettuce
Planting Schedule
Add Merlot to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Dec 26th |
| Last Frost | Jan 16th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | Jan 16th |
| Harvest Begins | Mar 7th |
| Harvest Ends | Dec 19th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 35°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 5 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 50 |
| Sun Requirements | 🌤 Part Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | 5 |
Expert Note: Start seeds indoors for a head start, but transplant only when nights are reliably above freezing to keep Merlot crisp and bolt-resistant.