Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce 'Rouge D'Hiver'

Lactucasativa

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Dayton, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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P
Avondale, PA (Zone 6b) | January 2012 | positive

This is a fantastic romaine type lettuce. This lettuce turns red, but only when exposed to colder temperatures. If you plant this in the...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Also known as Red Winter. Compact 10-12" head that retains its color better in cooler weather. Romaine type, 60 days

L
Dayton, WA | December 2004 | positive

This lettuce just has to be a cousin to "Cimmaron," because they're nearly identical. A very attractive red Romaine type with just a hint...Read More

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