Red Romaine, Romaine Lettuce (Lactuca sativa)
Long, crinkled leaves with great crunch characterise Red Romaine Lettuce. This variety starts out green and fades to a reddish-purple colour as it matures. The leaves of the Red Romaine are 12" tall and the plant is 10-12" thick. Not only for its crunch, but also for its colour, this lettuce is often used in Caesar salads. For an exquisite edible purple border in your flower beds, use Red Romaine lettuce.
Botanical Name : Red Romaine, Romaine Lettuce
Common name : Lactuca sativa
Size at maturity : 10”-12”
Days to maturity : 70
Light requirement : Full sun
Planting time : Spring,fall
Sowing method : direct sow
Planting depth : 1/8" - 1/4"
Plant spacing : 8"-10"
Ships : Year-round
Average seeds per ounce : Approx. 20,000