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Lettuce – Red Romaine

$1.99

A colorful romaine lettuce with leaves in shades of red, bronze, and green. Flavor is somewhat tart and spicy. Best color and flavor are achieved when grown in the cooler parts of the growing season. Approximately 65 to 70 days to full maturity.

Approximately 300 seeds per packet.

Availability: 81 in stock

SOWING: Start early indoors or seed directly outdoors from early to mid spring and again in late summer to early fall. Cover with 1/8 inch light soil.

THINNING: Once plants are established thin to 10 to 12 inches apart.

TRANSPLANTING: Seedlings started indoors can be planted outside after danger of severe frost has passed.

SPACING: Leave 18 inches between rows. For bedding in small areas space 10 to 12 inches apart in all directions.

GERMINATION: Approximately one week to ten days. Start seeds in cool 55 to 60 degree temperatures.

Ed’s Special Advice: Keep soil moderately moist. Well fertilized soil produces quickly grown, crisp Romaine lettuce. Sow seed every two weeks March to August for continued harvesting.

SEED SAVING: Allow plant to flower, then collect seed heads as they dry. Store in a cool dry place.

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