55-60 days. Heirloom lettuce from Marburg, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). Purple-red tinged leaves form mid to large size heads. Interior leaves have creamy green color mixed with bright purple. Succulent lettuce with buttery texture and excellent flavor.
Our current seed stock was grown by Hank Keogh and Jo Erikson of Avoca Seed in Corvallis, OR. Avoca Seed is certified organic by Oregon Tilth. Photos by Hank Keogh and Mehmet Öztan.
Packet has 0.5 gr (~500) seeds
- Lactuca sativa
- Need for sun: 6-8 hrs
- Planting depth: 1/8″
- Sprouts in 7-10 days
- Ideal Growing Temperature: 60-80F
- Plant Spacing: 8″
- Frost hardy: Yes for light frost
- Growth habit: Romaine with looseleaf growth habit
- Growing tips: Sow lettuce seeds in seedling tray to transplant in early spring or fall for full size heads. Use Nitrogen-rich fertilizer for the best leaf growth. Water regularly. Keep sowing every two weeks for successive harvests. Most lettuce seeds except Batavian-type varieties can’t germinate well in high temperatures. Although there are bolt-resistant varieties, spring and fall are the best seasons to grow lettuce for best eating quality.
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