CRUNCHY RED ROMAINE LETTUCE

RED ROMAINE LETTUCE – CRISPY RED ROMAINE LETTUCE (ORGANICALLY CERTIFIED)

A spectacular and flavorful romaine lettuce, with burgundy red leaves contrasting with a tender green heart. Sweet, crisp, and ideal for fresh salads.

Description

Red Romaine Lettuce forms large, upright heads with dark red outer leaves and a vibrant green heart. Its firm, crisp texture, combined with a mild and pleasant flavor, makes it a perfect lettuce for salads, fresh dishes, and even light cooking. Very heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, it is ideal for successive plantings for a prolonged harvest.

Where to grow Red Romaine Lettuce

Suitable for zones 3 to 9, it grows in full sun or partial shade in rich, moist, well-drained soil. It is suitable for garden beds, traditional rows, and containers.

History & Traditional Uses

Romaine lettuce has been cultivated for millennia and was a staple in ancient Mediterranean diets. This modern red variety combines ornamental beauty with exceptional flavor, offering gardeners a lettuce that is both decorative and delicious. Traditionally eaten raw, it can also be grilled or sautéed.

Information for the Canadian climate

• Zones 8-9: direct sow in early spring and late summer for fall harvests.
• Zones 5-7: sow outdoors as soon as the soil is workable; prefer partial shade in summer.
• Zones 3-4: sow indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost; transplant after heavy frosts.

How to grow and harvest Red Romaine Lettuce

• Sowing: 6 mm deep; spacing 20–25 cm.
• Watering: maintain constant moisture, especially in hot weather.
• Harvest: pick outer leaves or cut the entire head when mature.
• Maintenance: mulch to retain moisture and limit weeds.

Tips for storing your seeds

• Select the most vigorous and bolt-resistant plants.
• Allow to flower and produce seeds.
• Harvest seed heads when dry and mature.
• Separate, dry, and store in a cool, dark place.

Organic certification

Certified organic by: Islands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)