Common Name | Lettuce |
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Family | Asteraceae |
Latin Name | Lactuca sativa |
Top Category | Romaine Lettuce |
Flavor Profile | Slightly Sweet, Tender & Crisp Texture |
Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
Life Cycle | Annual |
Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
Plant Height | 12" |
Planting Season | Spring |
Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
Use | Culinary |
Rouge d’Hiver Romaine
Starting at $2.69
This wonderful French heirloom from the 1800s has been pleasing gardeners with its rich, buttery flavor for more than a century. Compact, 12″ tall head with a tender green heart surrounded by bronze-red leaves. The name fittingly translates to “Red Winter”, as it is cold tolerant and resists tip burn. Ideal for fall planting.
Days to Maturity | 35 - 65 days |
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Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun |
Plant Spacing | 4" |
Planting Depth | 1/8” |
Sowing Method | Direct Sow, Start Indoors |
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