Romaine lettuce 'Barcarole'

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

How to grow Romaine lettuce 'Barcarole'

  • Partial Sun

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Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Barcarole is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Barcarole requires a loamy, potting mix and clay soil with a ph of 5.8 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Barcarole from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Barcarole

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Barcarole is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Barcarole

Barcarole folklore & trivia

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