Lettuce 'Brown Romaine'
Lettuce 'Brown Romaine' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Non-hearting cos / romaine type with long leaves and an upright head. Thick, juicy, crisp leaves with a sweetness unmatched by other types. The leaves have an attractive, mahogany edging. It is heat resistant and slow to bolt. Days to harvest: 60 to full size.
Product: Lettuce 'Brown Romaine'
Product type: SEED (250)
Botanical name: Lactuca sativa
Syn.: syn. 'Rouge d'Hiver'
Syn. 'Rouge d'Hiver'; this is a non-hearting cos type with long leaves and an upright head. The leaves are thick, juicy and crisp with a sweetness unmatched by other types. The leaves have an attractive, mahogany edging. It is hardy, heat resistant and slow to bolt.
Plant type: Fast growing annual
Plant height: 20 – 30 cm
Sow when: Germinate best at 5 - 26°C soil temp; seed will fail to germinate over 30°C
Temperate: Spring, summer and autumn
Subtropical: Sow all year, except for very hot periods
Tropical: April - July
Germination: 4 - 10 days
Depth: 5 mm deep, requires light to germinate
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into garden bed or seedling tray
Soil type: Fertile well-drained soil pH 6 - 7.5
Rows: 35 cm apart
Details: Keep moisture constant, drying out will trigger bolting; avoid watering in the heat of the day; growing under shade-cloth is beneficial in hot areas
Harvest: 60 days full size
Suitable for hot and humid: Suitable for hot and humid growing conditions
250 seeds per packet
Lactuca sativa
syn. 'Rouge d'Hiver'