🌱 How to Grow Lettuce Black Rose from Seeds
Also known as:

• Hindi: काली गुलाब लेट्यूस

• Tamil: பிளாக் ரோஸ் இல்லத்துச்சருக்கை

• Telugu: బ్లాక్ రోజ్ లెట్యూస్

• Malayalam: ബ്ലാക്ക് റോസ് ലെറ്റ്യൂസ്

• Kannada: ಬ್ಲಾಕ್ ರೋಸ್ ಲೆಟ್ಯೂಸ್

• English: Black Rose Lettuce

• Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa (Black Rose variety)

1. 🗓️ Choose the Right Season

• Cool-season leafy green

• Best time to sow:

  • North India: Oct–Feb

  • South India (mild winters): Sep–Feb

• Ideal Temperature: 10°C–24°C

2. 🌱 Prepare the Soil

• Soil Type: Loose, fertile, well-draining loamy soil

• pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline (6.2–7.2)

• Enrich with organic compost, cocopeat, and sand for drainage

• Avoid waterlogged or clay-heavy soil

3. 🌾 Sowing the Seeds

• Depth: Very shallow – just press seeds into the soil

• Spacing:

  • 6–8 inches between plants

  • 10–12 inches between rows

• In containers: use wide grow trays or 12–15 inch pots

• Mist lightly after sowing

4. 💧 Watering

• Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy

• Use light, regular watering

• Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases

5. 🌿 Germination

• Germinates in 4–8 days

• Needs cool and moist conditions

• Thin out weaker seedlings early

6. ☀️ Sunlight & Temperature

• Needs 4–6 hours of filtered sunlight daily

• Can tolerate partial shade

• In hot climates: provide shade net or grow in morning sun only

7. 🌼 Fertilization

• Mix in compost or vermicompost before sowing

• Top-dress with compost every 2–3 weeks

• Can use diluted seaweed extract or banana peel tea once a month

8. 🛡️ Pest & Disease Control

• Watch out for aphids, snails, slugs

• Use neem spray + soap solution every 10–15 days

• Remove yellow or damaged leaves promptly

• Maintain airflow and avoid overcrowding

9. 🥬 Harvesting

• Ready to harvest in 40–60 days

• Harvest outer leaves when 4–6 inches long

• Or cut entire plant just above the base for regrowth

• Harvest early morning for best flavor and crispness

10. 🌱 Regrow Tip

• Allow a few plants to bolt (flower)

• Collect seeds from dried flower heads

• Store in cool, dry containers for next season

🩷 Health Benefits of Lettuce (Black Rose Variety)

• High in antioxidants (deep red color indicates anthocyanins)

• Supports hydration and weight loss

• Contains vitamins A, K, and C

• Improves skin health and digestion

• Light, low-calorie leafy green — ideal for salads and sandwiches