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Red Romaine

Lettuces are particularly high in vitamin A and potassium which support blood pressure, cardiovascular health, bone strength, and muscle strength.

Category

Days to Sprout

Taste It for

Temprature

Germination

Pollination

Prunning

Plant Health

Support

Harvest

Vegetables

7-10

3-5 weeks

Lettuce prefers cooler temperatures (60-70F), and if placed in higher temperatures, it will turn bitter, bolt, and flower early.

Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod.

Aphids are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!

For ongoing harvest, snip the outer leaves just above the base of the plant once they reach 4 inches tall to let the inner leaves continue to grow. Don’t cut more than 1/3 of the plant if you want it to keep growing. To harvest the full head, wait until it reaches maturity, then harvest from the base.

Origin

Romaine is also called “cos” lettuce because it is thought to have originated on the Greek island of Kos. Romaine is an incredibly popular salad green for its firm, crunchy texture and mild, sweet flavor. This variety is known for its resistance to bolting and its intensely red leaves which are rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants.

Qualities

Lettuces are particularly high in vitamin A and potassium which support blood pressure, cardiovascular health, bone strength, and muscle strength.