Pruning guide
How to prune red sails lettuce
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Pruning red sails lettuce — FAQ
When should I prune red sails lettuce?
From 45 days after sowing; remove flower stalks immediately as they appear. Cut or snap outer leaves cleanly at the base. Alternatively, shear the whole plant to 1 inch above soil for a regrowth flush. Snap bolt stalks off at the crown.
How often does red sails lettuce need pruning?
Every 1–2 weeks during active growth. Red Sails is a loose-leaf variety that benefits from cut-and-come-again harvesting rather than pruning. Harvest outer leaves regularly once they reach 3–4 inches to keep the plant producing. Remove flower stalks the moment they appear to delay bolting, but once the plant bolts fully, the leaves turn bitter and the plant is done.
How do you prune red sails lettuce?
Cut or snap outer leaves cleanly at the base. Alternatively, shear the whole plant to 1 inch above soil for a regrowth flush. Snap bolt stalks off at the crown.