Romaine lettuce 'Olga'

Lactuca sativa var. longifolia

How to grow Romaine lettuce 'Olga'

  • Partial Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Olga is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. Olga requires a loamy, potting mix and clay soil with a ph of 6.2 - 6.8 - it grows best in weakly acidic soil.

Growing Olga from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.23 inches (0.6 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 5°C / 41°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Olga

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

Harvesting Olga