{"product_id":"merlot-lettuce-lactuca-sativa-live-plant","title":"Merlot Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Merlot') Live Plant – Deep Red, Heat-Tolerant Loose-Leaf Lettuce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Lettuce\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eLactuca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Merlot'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDeep Red Loose-Leaf Lettuce\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerlot Lettuce is a loose-leaf variety with deep burgundy-red leaves and a tender texture. It works well in garden beds and containers and can be harvested by removing outer leaves while allowing the center to continue growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompared with many lettuce varieties, 'Merlot' is known for relatively good heat tolerance, although the best leaf quality is still produced in cool growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 12 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Garden beds, containers, and repeated leaf harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell-rooted plants shipped in 2.5\" grower pots in the quantity selected. Mature plants shown in photos are larger than shipped plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our Maryland nursery. Check agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35°F to 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-plants\"\u003eCulinary Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant in a 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":46443969478806,"sku":"ML-P-1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46443969511574,"sku":"ML-P-4","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46443969544342,"sku":"ML-P-6","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/32814121779350-1024_d8c71676-8ff6-432b-8f8e-09285f217dcd.jpg?v=1787590884","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/merlot-lettuce-lactuca-sativa-live-plant","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}