Romaine lettuce 'Red Romaine'

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

How to grow Romaine lettuce 'Red Romaine'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Red Romaine is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Red Romaine needs a loamy, potting mix and clay soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Red Romaine from seed

Aim to sow 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 5°C / 41°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Red Romaine about 60 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Red Romaine

Red Romaine is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Red Romaine

Other Names for Romaine lettuce 'Red Romaine'

Rose Romaine, Romaine Red, Rosy Romaine, Red Tip Romaine, Red Tipped Romaine