Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds, for Home Gardening Premium Quality Seeds for Growing Fresh, Crisp Lettuce

Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds – Grow Fresh, Crisp, and Vibrant Lettuce in Your Garden

Key Attributes

• Product Name: Red Romaine Lettuce Seeds
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated
• Growth Habit: Upright, loose-head formation
• Mature Size: 8-12 inches tall
• Days to Maturity: 55-65 days
• Leaf Characteristics: Deep red to bronze-green leaves with a crisp texture
• Flavor Profile: Mild, slightly sweet with a hint of nuttiness
• Hardiness: Cool-season crop, frost-tolerant
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (at least 4-6 hours of sunlight)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, nutrient-rich soil (pH 6.0-7.0), high in organic matter
• Uses: Fresh salads, sandwiches, wraps, and garnishes

Planting Instructions

Direct Sowing (Recommended for Best Growth)

• Sow seeds 2-4 weeks before the last frost for a spring crop or late summer for a fall crop.
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, spaced 1 inch apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.
• Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart once they reach 2-3 inches tall to encourage larger heads.

Indoor Sowing (For Early Starts or Container Growing)

• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
• Transplant outdoors when seedlings have at least two sets of true leaves and nighttime temperatures are above 40°F (4°C).

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting and again mid-season if needed.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
• Succession Planting: Sow seeds every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Harvesting

• Baby Leaves: Begin harvesting at 3-4 inches tall for tender salads.
• Full Heads: Harvest when fully matured, around 55-65 days.
• Cut-and-Come-Again: Harvest outer leaves and allow the plant to continue producing.

Pest & Disease Control

• Common Pests: Aphids, slugs, and caterpillars—use neem oil, row covers, or hand-pick pests.
• Common Diseases: Downy mildew and leaf spot—ensure good air circulation and avoid overhead watering.