Romaine lettuce 'Flashy Trout's Back'

Flashy Trout's Back likes a position of partial sun and remember to water often. Flashy Trout's Back is generally regarded as a tender plant, so remember to ensure that temperatures are mild before moving outdoors. Flashy Trout's Back needs a loamy, potting mix and clay soil with a ph of 6.2 to 6.8 (weakly acidic soil).

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 Flashy Trout's Back about 60 days before your last frost date.

Flashy Trout's Back is tender, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.