Description
Red Romaine Lettuce
This popular and unique variety of lettuce is easy to grow and makes delicious salads. The leaves are tender, crisp and thick with a sweet flavor. Growth is vigorous with heads growing upright to about 10"
When and where to plant
Lettuce is a cool-weather crop. Select a sunny location, cultivate and fertilize soil with vegetable food. Plant in early spring as soon as soil can be worked. Sow seed sparingly, firming soil over row. Repeat at 2 week intervals as long as weather is cool - spring and fall. For earliest crop start seeds indoors.
Care
Water lightly and regularly. Protect from pests.
Harvesting
Head is ready when center feels firm. Pull entire plant or cut off 1-2" above ground.
Health Note
Contains Calcium, Iron, and Vitamins A, B1, B2, Niacin and C.
- Seed Spacing: 1"
- Spacing Between Rows: 18"
- Days to Germination: 7-14
- Days to maturity: 75-85
- Approx. 800 Seeds/Packet
