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Lactuca, Red Romaine Lettuce 'Red Romaine'

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lactuca (lak-TOO-kuh)
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Species
sativa (sa-TEE-vuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height

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Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
Red
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Long Beach, Mississippi

Fort Worth, Texas

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

Gourmet variety used as a colorful tangy addition to salads. Red color develops best during cooler weather. 12" tall and 10-12" wide. Rom...Read More

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