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| Botanical Name |
Lactuca sativa |
| Seeds Per Pack |
100 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
4 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/8 in. |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 2-4 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height |
6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
N/A |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Days to Harvest |
50-60 |
| Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds, Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored |
Deep reddish-purple leaves that are long and crinkled. It starts out green and then changes to purple. Crispy, crunchy leaves, and brilliant color make this romaine excellent for sandwiches and salads.