Lettuce- Freckles Romaine (Heirloom)
Lactuca sativa
As the name suggests, this romaine displays red freckles on the leaf. A little bolder in taste than the standard lettuce, this heat tolerant and bolt-resistant Romaine will not only make a dashing statement when it's your turn to bring the salad to the family dinner party, but will make your garden the envy of all of your neighbors as well.
Days to germination | 3-12 days |
Days to maturity | 35-55 days |
Life cycle | annual |
Plant time/Harvest | Plant seeds outdoors when night temperatures are in the 60's. Continue to plant is succession until late Winter |
Spacing | 10-12 in. |
Sun | full sun or part shade in late spring |
Soil temperature | 35-72 degrees F. |
Optimum soil P.H | 6.1-7.5 |
Height | 9-15 in. |