Romaine Lettuce develops elongated heads with long, ribbed leaves. The coarse outer leaves of this cool weather crop are a dark green, while the inner leaves are a lighter green. This Romaine variety is of splendid quality for Caesar salad.
SKU: 140124
Growing Information
Grows Best In:
Full sun|Partial sun
Days to Germination:
7 to 10 days
Water Needs:
Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Days to Maturity:
65 to 85 days
Key Features
Plant Type: Vegetable
Botanical Name: Lactuca sativa
Fill Weight (grams): 0.8
Approximate Seed Count: 725-775
Planting Method: Sow Direct
Plant Lifecycle: Annual
Seed Type: Heirloom
Water Needs: Moist 2.5-5 cm (1-2") per week
Flavor: Slightly stronger taste than lettuce
Preparation Ideas: The preferred lettuce for Caesar salad.
Plant in moist, well drained soil, as soon as ground can be worked and danger of frost has passed. For an earlier crop, start indoors 4-5 weeks before the last frost.
Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2")
Plant Spacing: 20 cm (8")
Row Spacing: 45 cm (18")
Suggestions
Romaine type of head lettuce especially known for Caesar salad.