Multipack Lettuce Program Guide: Red & Green Pairing Chart for Multipacks

Building a Red/Green Multileaf Multipack Program

Mixed red and green multileaf lettuce packs are one of the fastest-growing segments in greenhouse retail. The key to a successful multipack program is matching varieties by rosette size and days-to-harvest — so both colors are ready to pack at the same time, at the same weight. For a broader introduction to multileaf lettuce varieties, see our multileaf lettuce grower's guide. New to lettuce production? Our guide to choosing your first lettuce varieties is a good starting point.

Below are our recommended red/green pairing combinations from the Paramount Seeds multileaf catalog, including the Multired and Multigreen series. All varieties are available in pelleted seed format for precision seeding.

Examples Red/Green Pairing for Multipacks

Each pairing is matched for compatible rosette size and production timing. Both varieties in each pair can be seeded and harvested on the same schedule.

How to Choose Your Pairing

With so many combinations available, the right pairing depends on your production system, target market, and pack format. Here's a more detailed breakdown to help you decide:

Running NFT or DWC at High Density?

Start with a matched Multired/Multigreen series pair — these varieties were bred as companions for consistent side-by-side performance. For premium throughput, Multired 80 F1 + Multigreen 60 F1 delivers excellent density and pack-out uniformity. At high densities, managing tipburn is critical — choose varieties with strong tipburn resistance and ensure adequate airflow. For substrate guidance, see our growing media guide.

Targeting Specialty Retail or Farmers Markets?

Visual contrast is everything at point of sale. Rubyglace F1 paired with Multigreen 1 F1 is a great living lettuce duo option, while Rubyglace + Crispenza F1 offers one of the strongest color contrasts in the catalog — deep burgundy red against bright, glossy green. Cristabel F1 + Crispyano F1 is another premium option with a more upright, open rosette that displays well in clamshells and farmers market baskets alike.

Working with Compact NFT Systems?

Cospenza F1 + Crispenza F1 is purpose-built for compact NFT channels. Both varieties stay tight and upright even at close spacing, making them ideal for growers maximizing square footage without sacrificing head quality. Ezpark F1 + Ezflor F1 is another strong pairing for high-density NFT programs, delivering uniform clamshell output with consistent days-to-harvest on both sides. Cospenza F1 + Ezflor F1 is also worth considering if you need slightly more flexibility on the red side.

Crop Health in a Multipack Program

Running two varieties side by side means managing crop health across both. Familiarize yourself with our lettuce disease identification guide to catch issues early, and review tipburn management strategies to protect pack-out quality at high densities. For lighting guidance relevant to multileaf production, see our artificial lighting guide.

Further Reading

• Multileaf Lettuce: A Grower’s Guide to Varieties from Paramount Seeds
• Which Lettuce Varieties Should We Start With?
• Controlling Tipburn in Hydroponic Lettuce
• Lettuce Disease Identification Guide for Greenhouse Growers
• Greenhouse Growing Media Compared
• Artificial Light for Greenhouse Crops: LED & HPS Guide

Start Small. Get It Right.

Not sure which pairing is right for your system? We recommend trialing two or three pairings side by side before committing to a full succession program. Track rosette size, days-to-harvest, pack-out weight, and shelf life for each pair — even a single crop cycle of data will sharpen your decision for the next season.

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Disclaimer: Variety performance may vary depending on growing environment, climate, and production system. All pairings are recommendations only and are not a guarantee of results.